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Recent Examples of socket
Since LEDs consume less energy, up to 25 LED lighting strings can be connected together for greater lighting without overloading electrical wall sockets.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Depp pushes over a cabinet with dishes, rips open her dress and makes a most unholy noise as her eyeballs go up in their sockets, tongue juts out and globs of drool pour from her mouth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The wire led back behind the socket and into the wall.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The patient pulled up the leg of his jeans and disconnected his metal ankle prosthesis from the socket.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Depp pushes over a cabinet with dishes, rips open her dress and makes a most unholy noise as her eyeballs go up in their sockets, tongue juts out and globs of drool pour from her mouth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The wire led back behind the socket and into the wall.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The patient pulled up the leg of his jeans and disconnected his metal ankle prosthesis from the socket.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socket
Noun
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Joseph kept his opening remarks brief, thanking the audience for attending the early morning screening at the Egyptian Theatre, which was well-attended given the early start time and late re-addition to the schedule.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the film’s opening scene, Roger tests the waters with Casey, an art dealer running a small gallery in Bed-Stuy.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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A lot of people leave things in Laura’s room, in this little alcove.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Full of alcoves and cosy spaces, this is a great space for toasting achievements on the road to success.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Black Bean Burrito Bowl Burrito bowls are like a burrito without the tortilla.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 05 of 25 Fish And Grits These aren't just another bowl of grits.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now that she’s become well known not only for her art and fashion, but for being a cleft advocate, speaking around the country about her experience with a cleft lip and palate, Glasses has been traveling a lot for personal appearances, which leaves precious little time for weaving.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
29 Oct. 2024
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This bacteria is commonly carried in the nostrils, between the legs, in the armpits, and in the cleft between the buttocks.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
27 Sep. 2024
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There’s even a secure zipper pocket to store extras in, like snacks, hand sanitizer, or comfy flip-flops.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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Mini satin-stitch pocket details add a playful touch, making every piece a wearable work of art.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Photo : Simon Berlyn A seating nook can be found just off the den.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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My brother’s bedroom was intended to be a walk-in closet, mine a breakfast nook, and neither had doors.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The groundwater act, passed in 2014, aims to ensure a more sustainable use of groundwater after years of over-pumping, which depleted basins and eroded water quality in some rural areas.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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AccuWeather Meteorologist Jacob Hinson said rainfall totals between 0.50 to 1.00 of an inch were expected for most of the Los Angeles basin, around San Diego, and near the surrounding coastal areas.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the last decade, fleets of water trucks came to fill the gap, delivering emergency water shipments from nearby valleys.—
Sammy Feldblum,
The Dial,
30 Jan. 2025
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Studies show that the state’s agricultural valley is consuming twice as much groundwater as nature is returning through rain and snow.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Socket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socket. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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