sock

Example Sentences

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Wearing a handmade sock puppet with large googly eyes she found at Walmart, Esquivel read “Snuggle Puppy!” in a high-pitched voice as her teenage daughter recorded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Asked whether he would indeed be the president's sock puppet, Warsh said: "Absolutely not."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

You may need to sock away an additional amount before making your move.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

In New York City, authorities and residents were bracing for a direct hit, the first blizzard to sock the city since 2016.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

She traced her fingers over the sock and buskin masks—one sad, tragic face and one happy, comedic one—waiting for the door to open.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton