as in haves
a wealthy person
argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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Recent Examples of deep pockets
Why haven’t the Mets used Steve Cohen’s deep pockets more in trades?
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The pull-on sweatshirt features a half-zip design with a large, slouchy collar that adds visual appeal to an otherwise simple outfit, while the pants are made travel-friendly with an adjustable elastic waistband and deep pockets.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Luckily, this microfiber sheet set solves that problem thanks to deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 16 inches high.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Being the commissioner of any league is a hard job, but with WNBA job comes with extra challenges—including bosses at the NBA and a divide among ownership between those with billions who want to step on the gas and those who have been there for years, but don’t have endlessly deep pockets.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Your hoodie should feature functional, deep pockets that can accommodate chilly hands or your wallet and keys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
But their deep pockets come with advantages.
—Ashley Capoot,samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Akron’s owner, Frank Martin (Tracy Letts), a power broker with deep pockets, is unamused by Lee’s prodding, as is the quiet, menacing Allen Murphy (Scott Shepard), who works for Martin.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The pull-on sweatshirt features a half-zip design with a large, slouchy collar that adds visual appeal to an otherwise simple outfit, while the pants are made travel-friendly with an adjustable elastic waistband and deep pockets.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Luckily, this microfiber sheet set solves that problem thanks to deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 16 inches high.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Being the commissioner of any league is a hard job, but with WNBA job comes with extra challenges—including bosses at the NBA and a divide among ownership between those with billions who want to step on the gas and those who have been there for years, but don’t have endlessly deep pockets.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Your hoodie should feature functional, deep pockets that can accommodate chilly hands or your wallet and keys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
But their deep pockets come with advantages.
—Ashley Capoot,samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Akron’s owner, Frank Martin (Tracy Letts), a power broker with deep pockets, is unamused by Lee’s prodding, as is the quiet, menacing Allen Murphy (Scott Shepard), who works for Martin.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
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Shoppers will buy the must haves for their kids, but the ‘nice-to-haves’ for themselves?—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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These aren't nice-to-haves anymore.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, some venture capitalists suggested that startup founders in Europe needed to increase their work hours — including working seven days a week — to be more competitive globally.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
11 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, Schiffmann was more prone to citing postmodernist aphorisms and artists than famous venture capitalists and tech founders.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Deep pockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20pockets. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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