cocked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of cockednext
as in tipped

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cocked

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verb

past tense of cock
as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle cocked his head to the side as he listened to her quizzically

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocked
  1. leaned
  2. angled
  3. tipped
  4. inclined
Verb
  • The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Same goes for Angelina Jolie, who could have very easily leaned into Callascore for Maria, but remains steadfast in her love of trench coats, black dresses, and pumps.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaned
Verb
  • Moore beat Jackson with an inside release and angled his deep route toward the post.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This one gets a modern update thanks to details like bold black buttons, angled welt pockets, and a seamed front panel.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of angled
Verb
  • Sometimes when a quarterback is being aggressive, passes are tipped or other mishaps out of his control result in interceptions.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Which drivers can be tipped through Thank My Driver feature?
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of tipped
Adjective
  • Helwani then proposes a situation where if the UFC called ONE and offered the organization $5 million, would that then make Johnson more inclined to say yes?
    James Brizuela, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Hiring may bounce back if the Fed continues to cut interest rates, as employers may be more inclined to invest more in their businesses if borrowing costs are lower, economists said.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of inclined
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