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
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
In 2019, Martha Stewart’s December calendar had her stringing outdoor lights and decorating with her grandchildren during the first week of December, setting the holiday table on the 19th, and hanging stockings on the 21st—just days before Christmas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Nov. 2024
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These adorable best-selling Bombas slipper socks for toddlers will look perfect in a stocking this year.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Sam can’t kick the notion that naughty Charlie is about to get zilch in her stocking, a feeling made all the worse by her keen understanding that her sister isn’t actually bad, just bright and different.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
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Think stocking shelves, lifting a baby out of their crib or car seat, or bending over to heave something large off the floor.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
In 2019, Martha Stewart’s December calendar had her stringing outdoor lights and decorating with her grandchildren during the first week of December, setting the holiday table on the 19th, and hanging stockings on the 21st—just days before Christmas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Nov. 2024
Bombas Toddler Waffle Gripper Slipper Bombas Toddler Waffle Gripper Slipper
These adorable best-selling Bombas slipper socks for toddlers will look perfect in a stocking this year.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Sam can’t kick the notion that naughty Charlie is about to get zilch in her stocking, a feeling made all the worse by her keen understanding that her sister isn’t actually bad, just bright and different.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocking
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Penn State proved that Vintage Brand, which sells vintage T-shirts, throwback hats, retro tees, socks, magnets, koozies, mugs, cutting boards and similar products associated with sports teams, infringed PSU’s trademarks by selling products bearing the school’s imagery without permission.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wear compression garments: These specialized socks, pantyhose, or abdominal binders can help prevent blood from pooling and help blood return to your heart more easily when standing.Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
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Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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In her eclectic outfit, Katie Holmes brings back fond memories of eating lunch in our favorite high school teachers’ classroom.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The second number is water resistance ranging from 0 to 8.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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To achieve this, most AI efforts focused on perfecting the perception module using deep learning, equipping cars with sensors like lidar.Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here is one of the few issues that unites us—a recognition that our education system plays a fundamental role in equipping individuals to engage critically and thoughtfully with the world.Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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General Motors is donating disaster relief funds and taking other steps as is Honda North America.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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To celebrate the launch, Revival will also be donating $15,000 to The Asher House, a non-profit animal rescue and sanctuary, as well as donating an additional $25 for each mat sold through October.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Under that scenario, MLB would be in charge of producing and distributing local teams.Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Buncombe County was distributing ready-to-eat meals and bottled water with daily limits of two meal packages per adult and one per child.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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In May 2023, the brothers’ lawyer, Cliff Gardner, filed a habeas petition on their behalf, presenting the letter and Rossello’s affidavit as new evidence.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This example from Tropical Watch features a black dial and bar hour markers, presenting a bit more timeless than Roman-numeral dials found in the same reference family.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocking. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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