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
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Others said the changes have distracted Target from basics such as consistent stocking of groceries and having a balanced mix of national brands alongside its private labels.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Men wore tri-corner hats, white stockings, and long coats.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Others said the changes have distracted Target from basics such as consistent stocking of groceries and having a balanced mix of national brands alongside its private labels.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 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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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
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With a rock in a sock, Racine cleaves her own bloody swath down her father’s path, embracing her genetic destiny.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Dry the board completely with clean paper towels, or stand it upright to air dry fully before storing.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat.—
Mustafa Fattah,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Clark didn't wait long to keep adding to that career point and assist total of hers, feeding teammate and OutKick favorite Sophie Cunningham to extend an early Fever lead.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Anglo American is the world’s third-largest exporter of coking coal, supplying customers across Asia, Europe, and South America.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There is little India can do to continue supplying alkylates to California.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Everyone is eating tostadas and trying dishes off the menu that changes every week, showcasing Giuseppe Lacorazza's market-focused, simple soulful cooking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Misael eating meat alone, cutting up pieces with an enormous knife while barely lit by the flames in front of him, and, sporadically, almost-silent lightning bursts in the distant background.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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She's accused of purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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While this is the first SCC tenant/landlord event of its kind, future seminars will tackle this issue from different perspectives, furnishing critical information and advice from professionals in a variety of real estate specialties.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Beauty tourism refers to traveling internationally for cosmetic or aesthetic procedures rather than receiving them locally, with treatments ranging from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements like rhinoplasty and body contouring.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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By adjusting internal magnetization patterns and using a three-axis Helmholtz coil system, the robot can move at angles ranging from 0° to 122°, roll, climb slopes, and navigate tight or curved paths.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The outfitting process begins with metrology, a measurement method used to confirm that the physical hardware matches the engineering designs.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The outfitting decision was simultaneously unnecessary and endearing.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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