as in piles
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a cock of hay
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as in slopes
to set or cause to be at an angle
cocked his head to the side as he listened to her quizzically
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocks
Noun
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For instance, many heart valves are made from cow or pig parts.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
13 June 2026 -
Help too far, and the Knicks had release valves.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Instead of dispersing evenly over the lawn after they are cut by the mower blades, wet clippings clump together and fall on the lawn in piles or clog your mower deck.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Remove piles of leaves or excess mulch in your outdoor spaces.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
Verb
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Stockton Island Visible from the north end of Madeline Island, the exterior shoreline of Stockton Island has perfect sandy beaches, sea caves, and climbable sea stacks that are great for cliff jumping.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Here are a few tips from the Griz on how to catch, fillet, and cook northern pike.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Baltimore Police released suspect information on Thursday, encouraging the public to come forward with tips on the shooter's whereabouts.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Understand The Reporter’s Beat To Tailor A Pitch My team focuses on developing the most compelling, relevant pitch angles for our clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The brown seaweed has piled up along beaches throughout the region, leaving behind large mounds that many visitors say are affecting their beach experience.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Apalachee people, who built large ceremonial mounds that still exist, flourished here from about 1000 AD to the early 16th century, until invasion by the Spanish.—
Jeff VanderMeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Cocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocks. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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