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
Some markets are dominated by a clear category leader with deep pockets and massive brand recognition.
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Jehan Lalkaka,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Travel style doesn’t get easier than having the Zoosixx Capri Pants as your base, most notably due to their universally flattering wide-leg design, adjustable waistband, and deep pockets.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Chief Deputy Jon O’Brien said Saturday that deep pockets of smoldering fire remain buried under structural debris and solar panels.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Jeremy Strong is very good at playing devious men with very deep pockets.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Most of that has come from their own deep pockets and fueled a barrage of attack ads across Georgia.
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Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
The sky-high prices in New York reflect the fact that the Knicks haven’t been to the NBA Finals this century, the Garden is one of the most iconic venues in the world, and the region is home to plenty of sports fans with deep pockets.
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Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
There’s also buzz about Salt Lake City being a heavy favorite in the race for expansion, thanks largely to the Millers’ deep pockets.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Jehan Lalkaka,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Travel style doesn’t get easier than having the Zoosixx Capri Pants as your base, most notably due to their universally flattering wide-leg design, adjustable waistband, and deep pockets.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Chief Deputy Jon O’Brien said Saturday that deep pockets of smoldering fire remain buried under structural debris and solar panels.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Jeremy Strong is very good at playing devious men with very deep pockets.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Most of that has come from their own deep pockets and fueled a barrage of attack ads across Georgia.
—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
The sky-high prices in New York reflect the fact that the Knicks haven’t been to the NBA Finals this century, the Garden is one of the most iconic venues in the world, and the region is home to plenty of sports fans with deep pockets.
—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
There’s also buzz about Salt Lake City being a heavy favorite in the race for expansion, thanks largely to the Millers’ deep pockets.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
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Private fundraising has long been seen as a way to pad school budgets in wealthier communities, usually to pay for nice-to-haves, such as field trips and student clubs.
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Trepidation over what the IPOs will do to affordability in the region is quickly making San Francisco a tale of two cities--one of the stocks-haves and have-nots.
Noun
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In Girard’s household, at least three women would have mended his silk stockings and other clothes.
Noun
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Swift, whose net worth surpasses $2 billion, has amassed a fortune that rivals tech founders and venture capitalists.
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Supporters included venture capitalists like Marc Andreessen, LinkedIn founder Reed Hoffman and Laurene Powell Jobs, the Apple founder’s widow.
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“Deep pockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20pockets. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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