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Recent Examples of socket
The Very Short History of Reverse-Connector Motherboards Reverse-connector boards, as name implies, have their header pins, cable sockets, and other connectivity on the opposite side of the board from usual.
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Is the result of chemicals or electricity, such as from a wire or socket.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Another tenant living upstairs in the same apartment complex with no hot water in her kitchen, electrical sockets that don't work and gaps in her windows.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Put it on pillows, T-shirts, pop sockets, greeting cards, and Grindr ads.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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John Burek, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Is the result of chemicals or electricity, such as from a wire or socket.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Another tenant living upstairs in the same apartment complex with no hot water in her kitchen, electrical sockets that don't work and gaps in her windows.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Put it on pillows, T-shirts, pop sockets, greeting cards, and Grindr ads.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for socket
Noun
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No specific opening date has been announced for the new Louisville location.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Saturday, July 26, 2025.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Bathed in overcast light, the ruins of a stone city stood out from the shadows of a massive alcove.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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The alcove features a fire pit surrounded by four eight-foot-tall walls, which local artist Jonas Never brought to life with murals depicting the neighborhoods that intersect at Gladstones — Malibu, the Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Coming soon will be a kids' menu with smaller portions, and a new lunch option to create a bowl with a choice of one base and one protein for around $8.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Within about 25 seconds after pouring the milk over the cereal in a bowl, the milk begins to turn a bright orange.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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Doctors couldn't tell her how severe the cleft would be or any other complications that may be involved with Benji's diagnosis.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Plowshare: an agricultural implement for turning soil, for gouging a cleft in the earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
Noun
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This midi frock features a round-neckline, short sleeves, and roomy pockets, and it’s designed with a drawstring waist for a personalized fit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The slim-fit pants look tailored but have pockets that are designed to hold tees and cards without looking bulky.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere, a den connects to an all-white kitchen outfitted with marble countertops, an apron-front sink, a professional-grade range, and a breakfast nook, while an upstairs primary suite comes with Juliet balconies and a private bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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It could be mismatched pattern-on-pattern textiles in a cozy reading nook.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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The basin itself holds 130 milliliters in the bowl at all times in case of power outage, and the fountain has a low-water detection system, meaning that the fountain will automatically stop if water levels get too low.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The home’s traditional adobe architecture pops against a lush valley landscape, with gray stucco walls and wooden features juxtaposing the surrounding greenery.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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“Socket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socket. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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