SOCKET Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

socket

noun

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as in opening

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Recent Examples of socket The wire led back behind the socket and into the wall. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 The patient pulled up the leg of his jeans and disconnected his metal ankle prosthesis from the socket. —

Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 This condition can cause a tear in the labrum (the tissue that surrounds the socket), and a pinching of the joint. —

Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 This is exactly what Intel didn't want with a major launch of a new CPU socket that requires a huge investment from would-be upgraders, especially of they were using older DDR4 memory in their current PCs (the Core Ultra 200-series requires DDR5 memory). —

Antony Leather, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for socket

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Noun

Here’s a breakdown of the playoff overtime rules: A coin flip determines which team receives the opening kickoff.

— Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Joseph kept his opening remarks brief, thanking the audience for attending the early morning screening at the Egyptian Theatre, which was well-attended given the early start time and late re-addition to the schedule.

— William Earl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025