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as in cash
slang
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I'd buy that watch, but I don't have the jack right now
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as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a Portuguese ship flying the national jack
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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the streets of the old seaport were once full of jacks, harlots, and other dockside denizens
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Recent Examples of jack
Ham & Cheese Omelette (ham, jack and cheddar cheeses and white cheese sauce served with two pancakes).
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Their answer to having to tolerate difference is whatever means are necessary to stop liberalization, and lamentably, our Bill of Rights and governmental checks on the executive mean that taking a jack hammer to our nation’s foundation is a necessary means to a repugnant end.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
The jack supporting the vehicle Lord was underneath failed, and the vehicle crushed him, Michelle said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
The bright orange bucket, sporting Home Depot's logo, features jack-o'-lanterns, bats, ghosts, spiders and spiderwebs.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Their answer to having to tolerate difference is whatever means are necessary to stop liberalization, and lamentably, our Bill of Rights and governmental checks on the executive mean that taking a jack hammer to our nation’s foundation is a necessary means to a repugnant end.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
The jack supporting the vehicle Lord was underneath failed, and the vehicle crushed him, Michelle said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
The bright orange bucket, sporting Home Depot's logo, features jack-o'-lanterns, bats, ghosts, spiders and spiderwebs.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
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For example, entrepreneurs overall didn’t get a big cash windfall or rely heavily on debt to start their businesses.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Vachon even posed the question of whether working with major brands is all that different from banking on cash rebates that stipulate certain creative conditions, such as having heads of department who come from the countries providing the relief.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Protesters waving Iranian flags and holding placards declared that Pezeshkian did not represent the Iranian people.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag on stage at a November 2024 Kneecap concert in London.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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This is the kind of guy who kicks down a door and busts somebody’s kidney with a crowbar.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, Anarumo has been praised throughout his career for never caring about a player’s resume and simply playing the best guys.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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These aircraft collectively transport, project and protect the America, which typically carries nearly 2,600 sailors and Marines.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Peacoat The peacoat, spotlighted at Patou, brings a sense of heritage to modern wardrobe staples; now an emblem of polished style, the peacoat is said to have originated in the 18th century, when it was first worn by Dutch sailors.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rooms are handsome and eclectic, and the views of the sprawling city from the pool deck are impressive.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Based on Denis Johnson’s beloved novella, Train Dreams is the portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th Century.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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In a town of loggers, hippies, and students, Denise’s father was a doctor.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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On the other side of the coin, this pair’s tight herringbone knit holds up admirably under strong wind guests, sheds light precipitation with ease, and stays surprisingly warm.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Other recent coins have honored the National Law Enforcement Officers Museum, the Greatest Generation, and the abolitionist Harriet Tubman.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The alert lists the products' names, UPC numbers, sizes, sell-through dates, store banner names and states for the affected products.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Season 1 star Gyllenhaal executive produces under his Nine Stories banner.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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