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Recent Examples of socket
And my leg is just, completely loose in its socket.
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Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
The final element of the running prosthesis is the socket.
—Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Commune, light socket, $50 The Commune light socket (with 18 colors to choose from!) is an easy way to elevate just about any space.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The only negatives for me are the absence of Airplay and the lack of a headphone socket.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
The final element of the running prosthesis is the socket.
—Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Commune, light socket, $50 The Commune light socket (with 18 colors to choose from!) is an easy way to elevate just about any space.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The only negatives for me are the absence of Airplay and the lack of a headphone socket.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socket
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However, there could still be an opening at third base depending on what New York does moving forward.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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It will be preceded by an exhibition hosted in the same location and opening two days before the sale event.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Downstairs, the cozy vibes continue in the Nook alcove, while an outdoor dining area includes a barbecue and a dining table for up to six.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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An example is found in his Union Pier Passive House in Union Pier, Mich., where the living and dining area is a tall space flooded with natural light from above, and where alcoves deliver to the hand and eye natural materials such as wood and stone.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Then Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal talk about the Arkansas vs. Texas Tech bowl game matchup.Chip Souza, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Maryland football won’t play in a bowl game, giving the program plenty of time to turn its attention to recruiting and the transfer portal.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now that she’s become well known not only for her art and fashion, but for being a cleft advocate, speaking around the country about her experience with a cleft lip and palate, Glasses has been traveling a lot for personal appearances, which leaves precious little time for weaving.Booth Moore, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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This bacteria is commonly carried in the nostrils, between the legs, in the armpits, and in the cleft between the buttocks.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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And fortunately, a lot of the bells and whistles never came into play since people kept getting voted out with idols in their pockets or were unable to find idols and advantages that were hidden (literally) right underneath them.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front slanted pockets and back zip pocket can carry wallets, shades, and phones.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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An adjacent dining area abuts the kitchen, which is outfitted with top-tier Wolf and Viking appliances and an eat-in island, as well as an accompanying breakfast nook.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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But this particular nook of West Virginia has four distinct seasons.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Indian monsoon failed, followed by late, torrential rains that triggered widespread flooding in the Ganges basin.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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To spot tiny cracks, look for beads of water on the outside of the toilet bowl, especially near the tank or basin.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of which: Large portions of the valley’s land area have been sinking at record rates as farmers pump huge amounts of groundwater to grow their crops, new research shows.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Case in point: Gott’s Roadside, the best place in the valley for a burger, fries and shake.Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Socket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socket. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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