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
Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Keeping her same white bra, shoes, and socks, the mom-of-one went full streetwear mode with a pair of crisp white slacks and a cream barn jacket that framed her multi-watt engagement ring.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Avoid socks entirely and instead focus your efforts on the rest of your ensemble.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Wearing compression socks and doing calf and leg stretches are helpful, too.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Some of the monks, including Pannakara, have walked barefoot or in socks for most of the journey to feel the ground directly and be present in the moment.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Braves Closet offers items including women’s blouses, men’s polo shirts, pants, sweaters, sweat shirts, warm jackets, shoes, as well as new socks, underwear and backpacks.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
With the right ski socks, none of the above should bother you.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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
Use warmer bedding, rugs, socks, and smart airflow (like reversing ceiling fans) to stay cozy.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Keeping her same white bra, shoes, and socks, the mom-of-one went full streetwear mode with a pair of crisp white slacks and a cream barn jacket that framed her multi-watt engagement ring.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Avoid socks entirely and instead focus your efforts on the rest of your ensemble.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Wearing compression socks and doing calf and leg stretches are helpful, too.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Some of the monks, including Pannakara, have walked barefoot or in socks for most of the journey to feel the ground directly and be present in the moment.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Braves Closet offers items including women’s blouses, men’s polo shirts, pants, sweaters, sweat shirts, warm jackets, shoes, as well as new socks, underwear and backpacks.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
With the right ski socks, none of the above should bother you.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
One of Sanders’ pregame rituals was laying his uniform on the floor, from his neckband to his socks.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
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Opportunity knocks on software stocks, including Microsoft (MSFT), Salesforce (CRM), and ServiceNow (NOW), which all got slammed in Thursday's trading amid pressure on the software sector ETF (IGV) from artificial intelligence (AI) disruption concerns.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Julio Cesar Chavez suffers his first loss in 91 fights when Frankie Randall knocks him down in the 11th round and wins the WBC super lightweight championship on a split decision.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Quince's version is made with 24 percent spandex for extra stretch and features a high-cut leg that hits just right to cinch your waist.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Witherspoon was one of the Seahawks’ stars of the game with a sack and two QB hits, one of which led to an interception from Patriots QB Drake Maye.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kingsley Ibeh, right, punches Jarrell Miller during a heavyweight boxing match in New York City on Saturday.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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As a point of comparison, the most petite room covers 225 square feet, but still punches above its weight in design.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Boston Blue slaps a fresh coat of paint on Blue Bloods, the CBS procedural that ended its 14-season run last year.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Dec. 2025
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Speaking with Cocoa Butter about her most memorable roles, Calloway revealed that the moment Ike slaps Jackie came across so emotional and raw because the stunt went wrong.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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Before boarding the bus, schoolboy Harrison Higgins, who bangs the drum, literally, for Darlo, optimistically predicts a 2-1 away win.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Squad' rep's felon husband smacks phone from reporter 3.—
,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Just as this monster is about to take out the entire team on the Abyss, a giant boulder flies through the air and smacks him in the face.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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In the present, Simon (now played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) pounds his car’s steering wheel, driving away from wreckage.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The claw then releases the broken bikes and pounds them down once more for good measure.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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