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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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as in to vest
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Recent Examples of jacket
Morgan Evans, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The store shared a first look at the custom label inside the tux jacket last month.
—Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Kate's light blue jacket was designed by Catherine Walker, whose designs were also worn by Princess Diana, a nod to her late mother-in-law.
—Morgan Evans, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The store shared a first look at the custom label inside the tux jacket last month.
—Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Verb
On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
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Police found a leather Ka-Bar sheath in the bed with Goncalves and Mogen that prosecutors later said had Kohberger's DNA on it.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This oversized merino wool blanket style from Wooly Mammoth instantly upgrades any outdoor setup.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Santa shows up in a stylish red suit, not your traditional red wool and white fur Santa suit, but a double-breasted suit jacket and trousers, with a white scarf and red fedora.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That is why the Founders refused to vest war-making power in one person.—
Paul Oestreicher,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
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That would be especially helpful given that Newsom, as a parting gesture, wants to all but eliminate the elective office of state superintendent of public instruction and vest nearly all education oversight in the governor’s office.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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But prosecutors say that police collected 37 shell casings from the scene, not 30.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Workers open the casing and pull out the battery’s core parts — the electrodes — while these are still completely intact.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Coat with Removable Faux Fur Hem This coat with a faux fur hem is more than meets the eye.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The only movement is his coat, a tangle of tawny dreadlocks that ripples and waves in the stiff wind.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Nina Dobrev attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in a yellow custom Elie Saab gown with a high slit and long train.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Prices range from a Flore Flore tank top for $63 to a Huishan Zhang gown for $4,795, and jewelry by Bent Neale for $25,850, according to Capitol’s website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This sweet and juicy covering has some nutritional benefits too.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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Agents have consistently been seen wearing face coverings and have faced allegations of excessive force.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The singer paired the look with strappy black high-heel shoes, multiple rings and dangling earrings, choosing to wear her hair in a low bun with a few pieces left out, and blunt bangs.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The Scream actress styled her chest-long dark brown hair in soft curls and accentuated her features with a rose gold eyeshadow and a soft pink flush on her cheekbones and lips.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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