Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nocks
Noun
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Its lacing system moves away from traditional hole punches for all but its two upper eyestays, with the rest replaced by cord loops that allow for a more personalized fit.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026 -
This modest but super-smart production punches way above its weight.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An iridescent bronze defines the upper for the All-Star edition, while its indents are shaped like stars.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Experts point to restricted access to advanced chips and limited capital as lingering constraints.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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More recently, OpenAI announced a $10 billion deal with chipmaker Cerebras to deploy 750 megawatts of Cerebras' AI chips.—
Arjun Kharpal,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pruning and Clipping Tools Pruning shears, clippers, and garden snips are often the culprit in spreading disease or insect infestations in the garden since they are used to remove parts of the plant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gould said police found a hydrogen peroxide bottle, tarps, shears, snips, a hatchet, and a hacksaw — the last of which was also visibly stained brownish red in a photo shown by the prosecution.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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No nicks or bruises or paper cuts from flipping through his playbook.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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This waterproof trimmer is ergonomic, rechargeable, and built with SkinSafe blades that help reduce nicks.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
22 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Small notches hold tank tops and more delicate sleeves in place, while the contoured sides prevent dimples from forming at the shoulders of your favorite sweaters.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures on Friday are expected to rise no higher than 15 degrees in Denver, with the thermometer dipping to a few notches above zero tonight.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Nocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocks. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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