socking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sockingnext
as in hammering

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socking

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verb

present participle of sock
as in slapping
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 Synonyms for socking
  1. whipping
  2. hitting
  3. thrashing
  4. beating
  5. punching
  6. slamming
  7. battering
  8. striking
Noun
  • Editor’s picks ‘Brutal beatings’ Cooper and hundreds of Dozier students accused school wardens of torturous abuse over minor infractions, like whippings, beatings, forced labor, and medical neglect.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Although the two have similar properties, whipping cream may not whip up as stiffly or hold its shape as well as heavy whipping cream.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • When shooting on three or four different hoops, and from atypical angles, not only was hitting all the shots difficult, but so was getting the timing precisely correct.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the argument, police alleged that Thompson pulled out a gun and shot several times, hitting Montgomery in the chest and torso before leaving.
    Fox19 Digital Staff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hitting
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart (27 points) and Sabrina Ionescu (18 points) lead the New York Liberty in a 35-point thrashing of the Los Angeles Sparks.
    Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • They are particularly known for their expert use of the offside trap that enjoyed resounding success catching out Kylian Mbappe in a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clasico at the end of October.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrashing
Noun
  • There's no shortage of brutality in the book or the film, but the movie doesn't explicitly show the beatings, abuse or racist acts.
    Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The veteran took a one-sided beating through nearly three rounds against Joaquin Buckley in the main event in Tampa.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
Verb
  • The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of punching
Verb
  • Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of slamming
Noun
  • Nathan Babb, 37, pleaded guilty Thursday to domestic battering.
    Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • For a moment, the battering of Hezbollah and questions about its postwar future could not be further away, as the sun begins to set and the warm breeze blows.
    Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of battering
Verb
  • Across the country, baristas at more than 300 cafes were striking, according to their union, Starbucks Workers United.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Paddle through the striking cliffs of Nitmiluk Gorge or explore the untouched terrain of Jatbula and Larapinta Trails.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of striking
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