as in stocking
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
black socks to go with black pants and shoes
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a wiseacre who deserves a good sock in the face
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as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
kept socking the punching bag until he was exhausted
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Recent Examples of sock
Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
In the gray suitcase, officers found white residue on two towels, six pairs of socks, five boxers, seven tank tops, one pair of sweatpants, two pairs of jeans, four hoodies, one polo shirt, two button-up shirts and one long sleeve top.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
The announcement came four days after a Texas Senate hearing where Republicans and Democrats were united in their resolve to ensure customers’ weren’t socked with higher electric bills.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Attempts to fully dry our socks or shoes during breaks were futile.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
In the gray suitcase, officers found white residue on two towels, six pairs of socks, five boxers, seven tank tops, one pair of sweatpants, two pairs of jeans, four hoodies, one polo shirt, two button-up shirts and one long sleeve top.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The spike in costs sometimes leads people to forego insurance altogether, with some Florida residents telling CBS Miami that they've been socked with rates reaching $20,000 per year.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024
The announcement came four days after a Texas Senate hearing where Republicans and Democrats were united in their resolve to ensure customers’ weren’t socked with higher electric bills.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Aug. 2024
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With a 42-38 come-from-behind victory over No. 6 Miami, Syracuse knocked the Hurricanes out of the ACC Championship Game and ushered in No. 12 Clemson, which earlier on Saturday lost 17-14 to rival South Carolina to pick up its third defeat.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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There’s no time to consider it since someone is knocking on her door.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The former president has promised to slap Canada, Mexico and China with high tariffs with the goal of using financial leverage for economic and political stability.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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Beijing slapped punitive restrictions on many Australian exports.Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Shamrocks weren’t the only Louisville team to punch a ticket to Lexington.Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 30 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the Biden administration, Newsom took on Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), something that pleased Democrats who wanted a leader to punch the GOP in the face.Amie Parnes, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
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In the second quarter, Lawrence was hit in the head by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair following a six-yard run.Jacob Lev, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 Power Up North American tour is slated to hit 13 stadiums across the nation from April 10 through May 28.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Nobody will mind if they get smacked in the head by a selfie stick, or buzzed by a drone.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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The audience clapped through the film’s closing credits, strengthening their applause when a dedication to Hutchins appeared.Variety, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The anti-Israel and anti-Jewish terrorists around the world are clapping each other on the back, celebrating the spread of their hatred by unwitting citizens.Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
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Josie made two solid, explosive passes at the convoy, but her bird could not avoid getting clipped by enemy fire.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
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But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their centuries-old workshops, design duo Toledano & Chan’s new creation has a longer history altogether: It was carved from a meteorite that slammed into Earth around 1 million years ago.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sock. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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