SOCKET Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

socket

noun

Definition of socket

as in opening

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Recent Examples of socket Pull leg back until ball joint pops out of its socket; cut through joint to separate leg. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for socket

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Noun

The opening of the III Points fest sounded a sour note for thousands of fans who poured into Wynwood for a weekend of music only to experience ticketing issues, delays and chaos among the crowd.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of opening

Noun

Amid the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, Samuel Gui Yang has created a quiet alcove as the Chinese brand’s first retail outpost.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Seated on the quieter, south end of the beach, this is a remarkably secluded alcove made for retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of alcove

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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

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Written and illustrated by Endrime co-founder Mohsin Sajid, the 120-page book focuses on making a 5-pocket selvedge Endrime jean—a fit based on a 1937 jean.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
There’s so much rich storytelling within different pockets of identity.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pocket

Noun

Through a pair of large wood doors is the bedroom, with another oversize window and more than enough space for a king-size bed, your very own reading nook, and two walk-in closets.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026
Nearby, a kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island, Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, and an adjoining breakfast nook.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of nook

Noun

Submarine networks therefore use optical repeaters installed along the cable route to amplify the signals, allowing information to continue across ocean basins.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
The Atlantic basin set a record this year for its longest stretch without any hurricanes developing.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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