COCKS Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of cock

as in valves

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid an automobile radiator cock

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noun (2)

plural of cock

as in piles

a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another a cock of hay

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cocks

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noun (3)

plural of cock

as in tilts

the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle a slight cock of his head suggested that he was listening in on our conversation

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cock

as in slopes

to set or cause to be at an angle cocked his head to the side as he listened to her quizzically

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Noun

During that incident, hackers gained access to a digital system which remotely controls one of the dam’s valves and opened it to increase the water flow.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Robots had 30 minutes to identify hazardous substances, locate and shut off three open valves of different types, spot a fire, and then find a fire extinguisher to put it out.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Dolly Parton's mass appeal, which transcends cultural, political and generational lines, is so intriguing that piles of books, essays, podcasts, TV shows and other media aim to get to the bottom of it.

— Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
Options considered during the analysis included drilling holes in the existing piles and adding more steel inside, or widening the pile caps so more piles could be added on the outside.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of piles

Verb

In rivers and streams in Virginia and Maryland, Hack measured the length of each stream and the area of the land that slopes toward that stream and therefore drains into it, called its basin or drainage area.

— Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Depending on the excursion’s stops, snorkelers might float above patch reefs or explore the channels between spur-and-groove coral formations as the reef slopes into deeper water.

— Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of slopes

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Inspectors confirmed the reports, finding that exhaust stacks had been partially installed and gas and electrical lines had been connected to the cremation units.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The salad stacks lean turkey with plant protein from beans and adds healthy fat from avocado, which keeps the meal filling without extras.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

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Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tips

Verb

Adapting to the 20,000-seat Garden, Styles’s stage is a more streamlined semi-circle that still angles for maximum access, plus a little pop.

— Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Outdoor curtains lend some privacy while providing a bit of shade when the sun angles in at sunrise and sunset.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

Definition of angles

Noun

Phenomenal™ lavender thrives where other lavender plants fail – tolerating humidity, heat, and even clay soil, all while producing mounds of fragrant foliage and dazzling blooms.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
The dough isn’t rolled or cut; instead, spoonfuls of soft biscuit dough are dropped directly over the fruit, forming crisp, golden mounds with fluffy centers.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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