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
Alex Badia, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Ten years later for this year’s drive, the teen’s sock drive brought in an all-time high of 4,715 pairs.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2024
Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
In respect to tariffs, dark nudging helps people feel as if our country is socking it to China.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Billie Eilish Billie Eilish wore a Chanel version of a school uniform at the Oscars 2024, adding socks and mary janes for a fun sense of humor.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Ten years later for this year’s drive, the teen’s sock drive brought in an all-time high of 4,715 pairs.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the top of the fourth inning, the score knotted at 2-2 between two teams scratching for a postseason berth, the 25-year-old, second-season big-leaguer from Venezuela jumped on a 1-2 pitch from right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and socked it to left field for a home run.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
In respect to tariffs, dark nudging helps people feel as if our country is socking it to China.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Sciarra, the Rose Bowl MVP, knocked on the Buckeyes’ locker room door and wanted to talk with Griffin but was turned away.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The night ended disastrously for Hill as Pereira knocked him out 3:14 into the first round.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kerby Joseph came over and pushed Jennings into the stands while Arnold slapped the player in the helmet.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Super Mario 64 has such spectacular vibes, with bright, colorful graphics, music that absolutely slaps, and level design that, while basic, is more than good enough to get the job done.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The necklace appears to have a small star and other tiny holes punched into it, and the black-and-green yoga mat includes various intricate designs.Abigail Adams, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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That same month, an American Airlines flight bound for Montana was diverted to Texas after a passenger punched a flight attendant multiple times.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Japan's fertility rate hit a low of 1.20 births expected per woman's lifetime last year, well below the replacement rate of 2.1.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Shake Milton, playing because guard Gabe Vincent missed Tuesday’s game because of an oblique injury, hit a pair of threes in 10 minutes, but the Lakers’ second unit without Russell was badly outscored 32-12.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Don't let the small can fool you though, this high will smack you in the face.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Freeman, who had been struggling through an ankle injury, smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet in the 10th inning of Game 1 for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.NBC Los Angeles, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the clip, the plane lands successfully at Madeira and passengers clap loudly for the pilot.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then maybe a half hour before the partial eclipse began, the clouds started breaking up, the sun popped out, and people were clapping.Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pulse oximeters clip on to a person’s finger and use two wavelengths of light sent into the skin to quickly estimate how much oxygen is flowing through the blood based on how much light is absorbed.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Honoree Magic Johnson towered over Biden, and lowered down on his knees so the president could clip the medal around his neck.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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Cops said Michael Colonna, 35, crossed over the center yellow line and slammed into Dora Salmeron, 53, according to Newsday.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brainard was additionally charged with intimidation; 18-year-old Kevin Carroll, who allegedly slammed the victim's head into the car door, is accused of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.Christina Coulter, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Sock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sock. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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