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
Gopoony Queen-Size Waterproof Mattress Pad, $27 with Prime This mattress pad protector has extra-deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 21-inches thick.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Some see the club’s owners as blowing the top off the sport, flexing their deep pockets to price out all but just a few other rivals.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group gave the Broncos more than deep pockets.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Tech enthusiasts and curious people with deep pockets seem to be the target market here, but that’s no surprise for a flagship device pushing this kind of display innovation.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers are not the only organization in MLB with deep pockets.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit, which recently developed Orlando’s Packing District and has deep pockets, could bring transformative development to the 117 acres that fronts Interstate 4 and serves as a gateway to the town.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Because of their deep pockets in savings, Yardeni expects boomers to keep up their spending well into retirement.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
The soft, stretchy pants boast deep pockets for holding your phone, wallet, and favorite plane snacks, while the form-fitting long-sleeve top is even versatile enough to be worn with jeans, trousers, or any other pants in your suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Some see the club’s owners as blowing the top off the sport, flexing their deep pockets to price out all but just a few other rivals.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group gave the Broncos more than deep pockets.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Tech enthusiasts and curious people with deep pockets seem to be the target market here, but that’s no surprise for a flagship device pushing this kind of display innovation.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers are not the only organization in MLB with deep pockets.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit, which recently developed Orlando’s Packing District and has deep pockets, could bring transformative development to the 117 acres that fronts Interstate 4 and serves as a gateway to the town.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Because of their deep pockets in savings, Yardeni expects boomers to keep up their spending well into retirement.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
The soft, stretchy pants boast deep pockets for holding your phone, wallet, and favorite plane snacks, while the form-fitting long-sleeve top is even versatile enough to be worn with jeans, trousers, or any other pants in your suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
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As the use of ambient AI scribes becomes routine, some clinicians worry that the technology will widen the divide between health care haves and have-nots.—
Michelle Andrews,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The term, popularized by the economist Peter Atwater, refers to the growing split, starting in 2020, between haves and the have-nots.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These are the ultimate capitalists, pecking ruggedly at the earth’s skin and turning its lifeblood into piles of cash.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Do not be afraid of the language of class warfare — the rich versus the poor, the oligarchs versus the citizens, the capitalists versus the proletariat.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Deep pockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20pockets. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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