as in stockings
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
black socks to go with black pants and shoes
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as in punches
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 knocks
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 socks
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Stuff shoes with socks, cables and more Champion suggested a strategic method for utilizing any empty space in a carry-on, packing things like socks, charging cables, pill bottles or other small items inside shoes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Pack athletic clothing suited to the activities on your itinerary — leggings, shorts, sports bras and hiking shoes — along with grip socks for yoga or Pilates classes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Drawer Sachets Single socks can also be used as simple sachets that add a fresh scent to your drawers or linen closets.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
From a $16 foldable duffle bag that fits a week’s worth of clothes to compression socks trusted by over 60,000 five-star reviewers, these travel deals are low in price but big on convenience.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
That single footlight at Williams’ feet came up as primarily illumination again and again (really making those green socks pop), while at other times there was a monochromatic effect that puts the singer on roughly equal footing with the rest of her band.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Center Aday Mara measured a gigantic 7-3 in socks, with a 9-9 standing reach.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The makeup department added scars to Shaynak’s knees and legs to reflect his character’s backstory, but the compression socks Shaynak wore were his own.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to tops and bottoms, don’t forget to snag this pair of Merino wool socks for just $11.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Ten years after his expulsion, Saleh’s third feature in the trilogy, after Boy From Heaven, socks it to Egypt’s military leaders and General Intelligence Service (GIS), and by implication al-Sisi.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Hats, T-shirts, knitwear, socks and custom accessories designed for everyday wear feature throughout the collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Stuff shoes with socks, cables and more Champion suggested a strategic method for utilizing any empty space in a carry-on, packing things like socks, charging cables, pill bottles or other small items inside shoes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Pack athletic clothing suited to the activities on your itinerary — leggings, shorts, sports bras and hiking shoes — along with grip socks for yoga or Pilates classes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Drawer Sachets Single socks can also be used as simple sachets that add a fresh scent to your drawers or linen closets.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
From a $16 foldable duffle bag that fits a week’s worth of clothes to compression socks trusted by over 60,000 five-star reviewers, these travel deals are low in price but big on convenience.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
That single footlight at Williams’ feet came up as primarily illumination again and again (really making those green socks pop), while at other times there was a monochromatic effect that puts the singer on roughly equal footing with the rest of her band.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Center Aday Mara measured a gigantic 7-3 in socks, with a 9-9 standing reach.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Verb
Labin details the elaborate process of elimination that determines which socks to bring to the festival each year.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
The makeup department added scars to Shaynak’s knees and legs to reflect his character’s backstory, but the compression socks Shaynak wore were his own.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition to tops and bottoms, don’t forget to snag this pair of Merino wool socks for just $11.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Ten years after his expulsion, Saleh’s third feature in the trilogy, after Boy From Heaven, socks it to Egypt’s military leaders and General Intelligence Service (GIS), and by implication al-Sisi.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socks
Noun
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The actress accented the dress with white gloves, white stockings and white ballet flats.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Hang the stockings and ask Santa for healthy ankles.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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In the lightweight division, Salahdine Parnasse (23-2) defeated Kenneth Cross (17-5) in the first round after landing a flurry of punches and dominating him early.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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There were more hugs after the fight between the two than punches landed, and, in total, far more time clocked during those hugs than the fight itself.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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He wasn’t invited to the combine this winter and drew knocks from some evaluators for his lack of length and his inconsistency as a pass rusher.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Temperatures will be near 81 degrees on Monday, and then turn cooler on Tuesday through Thursday after a cold front knocks them back into the mid- to upper 60s.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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While the killing dealt one of the biggest blows to ISIS’s global network in years, disrupting operations in northeastern Nigeria, the terror group's top leader, Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, remains at large as Africa becomes the movement's global epicenter.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Annah’s resulting anguish is so uncomfortable for the others, that Ibrahim and Jacques practically come to blows.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Verb
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When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages — and residents’ power bills.—
Kiki Sideris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Zesica Flutter-sleeve Smocked Midi Dress Flattering and versatile, this dress hits the sweet spot between refined and playful.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Gadd gained almost 90 pounds to play adult Ruben (Stuart Campbell in flashbacks), the fractured older-brother figure of Niall (Jamie Bell as an adult; Mitchell Robertson as an adolescent), while their mothers date each other.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Onions are truly the star of this cheesy recipe that calls for 2 1/2 pounds of a sweet variety.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Anderson slaps his hit down the right field line, just fair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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