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noun (1)

plural of sock
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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socks

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noun (2)

plural of sock
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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socks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sock
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
Noun
John came up with the idea to sell socks after plans to open a food truck fell through. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The puncher, who was wearing a white shirt and shorts, white socks and black crocs, stormed off and has not been caught. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 Add an oversized shirt and socks for a comfortable-cool outfit. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026 Residents are also often in need of slippers, non-slip socks, and cozier items, such as shawls and cardigans. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Players must be in stark white clothing from head-to-toe, including caps, wristbands, socks, shoes (although small logos are allowed), and even shoelaces. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 30 June 2026 These Juclise socks are made with bamboo to cool down your body heat and provide moisture-wicking features to absorb sweat while keeping the socks (and your feet) dry. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks. — The Athletic, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Over the years, Merrell itself has become well known for standout styles like the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, along with its outdoor clothing and accessories (think hats, socks, and small bags). — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
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 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 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
  1. stockings
  2. punches
  3. knocks
  4. blows
  5. hits
  6. pounds
  7. slaps
  8. thumps
Noun
  • La Perla and Falke fishnet stockings became a go-to styling trick that often raised a stranger’s eyebrow or garnered a whistle from dinner dates.
    — Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026
  • The white stockings, who eventually became the Chicago Cubs, not the White Sox.
    — Ryan Baker, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of stockings
Noun
  • Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
  • Palestra instead knocks it past him with his right foot with great balance in a tight space.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Definition of knocks
Noun
  • Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • Despite the blows to Eurovision’s finances and viewership from the boycott, the contest is eyeing expansion, with a spinoff Eurovision Song Contest Asia due to take place in Bangkok in November.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of blows
Verb
  • Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • When a large body hits, some of the impact energy goes into vaporizing or melting rock right at the impact site.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
Definition of hits
Noun
  • Prosecutors say Samuel Machado used his badge to stay one step ahead of the law, claiming more than 11 million pounds of explosives were moved through the Esparto property over the last decade.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • On July 9, 2025, people at Camp Wildcraft reported hearing a loud crack before the massive branch, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds, came tumbling down, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Lt.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of pounds
Verb
  • Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Definition of slaps
Noun
  • Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
  • You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Definition of thumps

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