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
Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Socks Set Warm, fuzzy socks can make all the difference in staying comfortable at home this winter.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Opt for crew or knee-high socks that are sheer, as this will help to elongate legs.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Wear socks with grippers on the bottom or house shoes with rubber soles to help prevent falls.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
The white tee must be perfectly tailored, the denim must be comfortable enough to wear on the plane, the socks must be cashmere, the makeup must be simple, but never without a swipe of cherry red lipstick.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Jan. 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
For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
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This way, the socks naturally encourage healthy blood flow.
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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.
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Three weeks later, in early October, Kim knocks on Helen’s door.—
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One of the biggest knocks on him is his lack of experience.—
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In exchange for Sonis, Summit FC sent $120,000 to Louisville, a sum that could rise to $160,000 if Sonis hits certain performance conditions.—
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Keeping the Uconnect infotainment system in play is also a win for the Stellantis brand with its extremely simplistic useability, which really hits home for many.—
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Coley punches back, and Sonya manages to pull her off of him.—
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Red Masks hold Fiona back Fiona as Constance punches her multiple times.—
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The tarp slaps the frame of the truck’s roof.—
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As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.—
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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.—
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
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Quietly handling the cornbread, with a buttery scent that smacks you right in the face, is her paternal grandmother.—
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As the scene unfolds, the gorilla suddenly lifts its arm and smacks the glass, causing a crack.—
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“Socks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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