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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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McGawley recommends giving children actual cash—bills and coins—as young as age 5.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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But the wine, card and cash was not enough — at least according to her friend.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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As the sun rose, they could be seen stationed in an unidentified area, with Israeli flags hoisted up from military vehicles.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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But his opening 45 minutes will have been a frustrating experience, with the assistant referee’s flag killing any momentum Mane was trying to gain.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The bold scent blends cannabis, leather, and patchouli to bring a sophisticated, yet earthy vibe any guy would want for his bachelor pad.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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And most boys — 69% — also regularly see content promoting gender roles in problematic ways, such as posts suggesting girls prefer to date a particular kind of guy or use their looks to achieve their goals, according to the survey.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The younger Petterson, best known as a sailor and yacht designer, with two Olympic medals and four world-championship titles to his credit, was then a student of Frua, and the one who actually styled the car.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reports of the ship would come in batches from locals, fishermen and other sailors; the fog evidently the perfect atmosphere to draw this ghost ship back home.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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Many of the rentals also feature pools, adding an extra element of interest, and pet-friendly accommodations welcome the furriest guests.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The modern space, with six pools, three saunas, a steam room, and café, attracts a scene, especially on a Friday night.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Train Dreams stars Edgerton as Robert Grainier, a logger in the Pacific Northwest who seeks to balance caring for his family amid pursuing a living on the burgeoning railroad system.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 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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Howell, the 45-year-old Charlottean, owns a company that celebrates achievement with coins and tokens that honor every milestone.—
Shane Connuck
October 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The nation takes the entire cure by eliminating all domestic coins and bills in circulation.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Formerly the Zozo Championship at Narashino, Japan’s PGA Tour stop moves to Yokohama Country Club under the Baycurrent banner.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Thunder will unveil their banner and rings in front of their home crowd, while their former superstar, Kevin Durant of the Rockets, will be on the other side.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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