socket

noun

Definition of socketnext
as in opening

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Recent Examples of socket After 68 minutes against Everton, Chadi Riad attempted to prevent Thierno Barry from shooting only for his right knee to buckle, appearing on replays to almost remove itself from its socket. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The ceiling would be owning the neutral layer the AI industry runs on, earning money on every token served no matter whose silicon wins the socket. — Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Magnetic resonance imaging, meanwhile, found that the man’s rotator cuff—the group of muscles and tendons that holds the upper arm firmly in the socket—was also destroyed. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Jordan said the ballot tabulators were using power from batteries built into the machine, rather than being plugged into a socket. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for socket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socket
  1. opening
  2. alcove
  3. bowl
  4. cleft
  5. pocket
  6. nook
  7. basin
  8. valley
Noun
  • Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, crashing host Dakota Johnson’s opening monologue.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Top running back Fluff Bothwell, who entered the game nursing a lower-body injury, carried the ball only once for 1 yard on the Bulldogs' opening series and watched the second half with a boot on his left foot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of opening
Noun
  • There were no bedrooms, just sleeping alcoves set into the walls.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Soft muslin linen and squashy feather bedding cover comfortable mattresses and each has its own shower tucked into an arched alcove.
    — Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of alcove
Noun
  • Take oyakodon, a saucy chicken and egg rice bowl, or mapo tofu, where spicy tofu sings with ground meat.
    — Emily Laurence Sardinha, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This countertop-friendly frozen dessert machine features five delicious presets for ice cream, sorbet, gelato, smoothie bowls and frozen yogurt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • That is the cleft between the subjective and the objective, the finite and the infinite, the profane and the sacred.
    — Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Wootten was born cleft-affected and with other craniofacial differences and started undergoing surgeries to correct those differences at just four months old.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleft
Noun
  • Folding the two sections keeps it compact enough for a pocket or toolbox while still offering enough length for most quick measurements when unfolded.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The drawback is that most Americans must pay out of pocket for the test, which carries a list price north of $900, before factoring in any discounts.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • The nook of a dining patio just beyond High Bar on the roof is one of the only ways to spot Palm Springs’ breathtaking collection of windmills from afar, outside of hiking your way to the top of a trail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The kitchen features premium Poggenpohl cabinetry, marble countertops, dual dishwashers, and a breakfast nook.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of nook
Noun
  • All rooms have a marble bathroom with double basins and a separate bath and shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In 2024, the sound of camel bells across the desert led visitors back to the Yellow River basin, introducing Songmont’s origins and roots.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of basin
Noun
  • Lobbies, courtyards, guest rooms, and external façades are filled with flowering vines and built with natural materials that make the surrounding valley feel ever-present.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Peak color is usually mid-to-late October in the mountains and early November in valleys.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of valley

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“Socket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socket. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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