as in resources
available money
the fancy sports car I wanted to buy for myself was beyond my pocket
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as in small
of a size that is less than average
a pocket dictionary
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as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
his pocket involvement in the company was minimal
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as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
she casually pocketed the note from his desk to read later
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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Recent Examples of pocket
Mark Critchley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The pocket watch was discovered by divers in 1992, but remained in the U.S. until this May, when it was given to a historian to examine.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Alongside its existing pocketing operations in Torreón and Puebla, Copen has expanded its footprint in 2025 with the opening of a warehouse and factory in Aguascalientes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
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Noun
When United told staff that they would not be offered complimentary tickets, travel, food and accommodation for last season’s FA Cup final, Fernandes offered to cover the cost out of his own pocket.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The pocket watch was discovered by divers in 1992, but remained in the U.S. until this May, when it was given to a historian to examine.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Verb
Anton Lundell pocketed the second goal off a rebound — that Marchand line continuing to pay big dividends.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Alongside its existing pocketing operations in Torreón and Puebla, Copen has expanded its footprint in 2025 with the opening of a warehouse and factory in Aguascalientes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
Noun
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Pay Attention to Heavy Metals Some chocolate contains small amounts of cadmium and lead—and dark chocolate tends to be the bigger offender.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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To meet rising demand, companies sprang up and began churning out rides – smaller versions for traveling carnivals and larger ones for town squares and amusement parks.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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This blend of technical and financial influences sparked a curiosity about how software can be used to navigate—or even influence—economic systems.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Verb
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This approach, while designed for mass instruction, often stifles the very curiosity that makes learning exciting.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Huawei has become the face of China’s tech ambitions — and of U.S. attempts to stifle them.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Sophomore infielder Luke Nixon was responsible for half of them, stealing 14 in 16 attempts.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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As the automatic runner at second, Crow-Armstrong stole third to set up Michael Busch’s tying RBI single to left.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Connecticut uses its own money to provide that coverage, but could stand to see reductions to their federal Medicaid reimbursement for doing so.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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The video ends with the man still on the ground and the police officers standing over him.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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In Madrid, little is known about Bellingham’s social life.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Mia said she was kept off-kilter working around the clock for Combs with little sleep.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The esophagus helps move swallowed food from the back of the throat to the stomach to be digested.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Endeavor would go on to swallow William Morris, turning CAA vs. WME into the rep business’s version of Coke vs. Pepsi.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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