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Recent Examples of socket
The wire led back behind the socket and into the wall.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The patient pulled up the leg of his jeans and disconnected his metal ankle prosthesis from the socket.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
This condition can cause a tear in the labrum (the tissue that surrounds the socket), and a pinching of the joint.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
This is exactly what Intel didn't want with a major launch of a new CPU socket that requires a huge investment from would-be upgraders, especially of they were using older DDR4 memory in their current PCs (the Core Ultra 200-series requires DDR5 memory).
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The patient pulled up the leg of his jeans and disconnected his metal ankle prosthesis from the socket.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
This condition can cause a tear in the labrum (the tissue that surrounds the socket), and a pinching of the joint.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
This is exactly what Intel didn't want with a major launch of a new CPU socket that requires a huge investment from would-be upgraders, especially of they were using older DDR4 memory in their current PCs (the Core Ultra 200-series requires DDR5 memory).
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socket
Noun
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He was added to the 40-man roster after the 2021 season, made the opening day roster the next season and taxied between Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and the Yankees the last three years.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a breakdown of the playoff overtime rules: A coin flip determines which team receives the opening kickoff.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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With just four days left of the Biden administration, art still hangs in Alejandro Mayorkas’ office in the far reaches of southeast Washington, where a tall window alcove overlooks a snowy capital.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Amenities include a gym, movie theater, outdoor patios, reading alcoves and lounge areas, and an office.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Transfer ¼ cup of the onion to a small bowl and set aside.—
Joe Yonan,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
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Put on your rubber gloves, grab a scrubby sponge, a small bowl and baking soda.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Now that she’s become well known not only for her art and fashion, but for being a cleft advocate, speaking around the country about her experience with a cleft lip and palate, Glasses has been traveling a lot for personal appearances, which leaves precious little time for weaving.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
29 Oct. 2024
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This bacteria is commonly carried in the nostrils, between the legs, in the armpits, and in the cleft between the buttocks.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
27 Sep. 2024
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And anyone who lived through the aughts will recognize True Religion’s telltale stitching across the back pockets of his baggy, low-slung jeans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Place a humidifier near your avocado tree or set it on a pebble tray with water create a pocket of higher humidity around the plant.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Simon Berlyn A seating nook can be found just off the den.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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Zuber said telephone nooks can still be considered vintage rather than outdated.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The leaders also highlighted ongoing concerns about drought in the Colorado River basin and housing.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2025
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Dominating the bottom left is the massive Caloris basin, spanning 1,500 km, surrounded by radiating troughs from its ancient impact.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Sandy and gravelly soils predominate on the valley floors, providing excellent drainage for the vines.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 35 mph (56 kph) on the coast and in valleys and 55 mph (88 kph) in the mountains before dawn, National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Hall said.—
Josh DuBose,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Socket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socket. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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