Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocks
Noun
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The boxers, aged 40 and 42 respectively, threw hopeful knockout punches and barely jabbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Shesterkin looked to get the edge, feeding Markström with a series of right-handed punches.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other National Burrito Day Deals Tocaya - Tocaya Rewards Members will receive a free side of chips and guacamole with the purchase of a burrito from Tocaya on National Burrito Day.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This flavor is made with in-season strawberries and packed with Graeter's dark chocolate chips.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More delicate, thin-skinned fruit like mandarins and Meyer lemons require a more hands-on approach using snips.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cut each flower stem at a 45-degree angle using hand pruners or snips.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Edges at the perimeter of the card are observed to see if there are any nicks or marks on the back or front.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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This dulls blades much faster and can also cause scratches and nicks.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The most distinctive difference are tiny notches in the second tail feather of the adult male rufous hummingbird.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Next stop, Crossroads School, where the level of musicianship rose several notches.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Nocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocks. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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