as in sock
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
thick wool stockings designed to be worn with hiking boots
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Recent Examples of stocking
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Claude ran the business into the ground in only a month through a string of very poor pricing and stocking decisions.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Freezing tights, pantyhose, and delicate stockings can help extend their longevity.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Claude ran the business into the ground in only a month through a string of very poor pricing and stocking decisions.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Instead of stocking one vaccine, pediatricians would have to stock three different ones and then track the separate shots for each of their patients.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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Kempczinski said McDonald’s sold 50 million pairs of Grinch socks with those meals in the first few days of the promotion, briefly making the company the largest seller of socks in the world.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Some of the monks have walked barefoot or in socks during parts of the journey, to feel the ground directly and be present in the moment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Clear bins on a bathroom vanity are ideal for daily-use items, which Wells suggests storing in the front, and extra or backup toiletries in the back.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag Another must-have travel organizer belongs to the $10 Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag, which makes storing skincare, shampoo, makeup, and toothbrushes a breeze.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 Erin Patterson, a 51-year-old Australian woman, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering three relatives and trying to kill another by intentionally feeding them a beef Wellington that included poisonous fungi in the ingredients.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lembke holds a degree in sauna studies and has the honor of feeding the furnace at Rajaportti, the oldest public sauna in Finland, which is also in Tampere.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Snowmaking specialist TechnoAlpin, which is supplying this year’s Winter Olympics, said technology has advanced significantly over recent decades, reducing energy demand and water consumption.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The blue trail explores Moncler’s history as a technical gear specialist, from outfitting alpine workers to supplying attire for mountaineering expeditions.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Eric Richins reportedly broke out in hives and struggled to breathe after eating the sandwich, used his son’s EpiPen and took Benadryl before falling asleep for hours.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Support yourself with a cozy ritual after handling your responsibilities, like eating your favorite food while ensconced in your coziest blanket.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The case had gone to trial after a team of British detectives descended on the island to investigate claims that Misick and his ministers were furnishing their lavish lifestyles through corrupt deals — allegations the former premier and his co-defendants denied.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ambrosia Chocolate, founded in 1894, was known as the largest manufacturer of pure chocolate products, furnishing the chocolate coating for much of the candy produced in Milwaukee.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi’s approval ratings are strikingly high, ranging from more than 50% to over 80% for people in their 20s in some polls, levels unseen in years and the envy of recent prime ministers.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beverages include alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, along with caffeinated brews ranging from coffee to matcha.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lululemon Lululemon is again showing pride in its home country by outfitting Team Canada.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kim Kardashian’s apparel brand is outfitting Olympic and Paralympic athletes for a fourth time at Milano-Cortina 2026.—
Outside,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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