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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
Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
The Styling The Monkey Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: NEON One Theo James is hot and mean in a leather jacket and hair gel; the other one dresses like a boy on school-picture day in wire-frame glasses and a collared shirt.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
Spotted out running errands in Los Angeles this week, the 25-year-old model served up an eye-catching look that made her moto jacket the centrepiece.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022
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Noun
She was forcibly removed by men in black jackets at the direction of Norris, video from the event shows.
—Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
The Styling The Monkey Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: NEON One Theo James is hot and mean in a leather jacket and hair gel; the other one dresses like a boy on school-picture day in wire-frame glasses and a collared shirt.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?
—Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
Spotted out running errands in Los Angeles this week, the 25-year-old model served up an eye-catching look that made her moto jacket the centrepiece.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
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The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Estimates range from around $250 for a wool check dress by Gernreich to a a black jersey evening dress by Gernreich for Bill Cunningham.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dan Quigley, who serves as retail director for British bespoke tailor Cad & The Dandy’s ready-to-wear location in New York, notes that a reversible zip gilet made with fleecy, 100% wool on one side and waterproof technical fabric on its reverse has proven an immediate best-seller.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The remaining 80% — held by insiders — remains locked under a three-year vesting schedule.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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That regulatory authority is now vested in the Surface Transportation Board (STB).—
Glenn G. Lammi,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Officers reported recovering 36 shell casings from the backyard.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Investigators found several bullet casings from both .40 caliber and 9mm handguns in the field, according to their report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rocky has a mixed coat that’s befitting his many breeds.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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For example, Lee cites a client who put butterfly wallpaper in the entryway closet where her kids store their coats and shoes.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Dermatologists urge everyone, but especially those who are extra-sensitive to the sun, to regularly apply sunscreen and wear other skin coverings when out in the sun.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration data, drunk driving costs the state nearly $32 billion a year covering expenses for emergency services, law enforcement, medical care, and legal proceedings.—
Cottie Petrie Norris,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lead by the restorative properties of prickly pear oil, this rich mask helps restore the hair shaft, improve split ends, and achieve overall healthier hair.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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As the real Del Rey stepped out in a crimson gown with her hair in perfect curls, phones shot into the air for the performance’s climax.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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While Albanese was criticized for not doing enough to tame rising living costs during his first term, in the years ahead he’s promised a tax cut, cheaper medicines, lower deposits for first-time buyers and 1.2 million houses to ease the housing crisis.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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But many housing observers think the SPCP programs were special.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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