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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
They’re cast alongside four other entertainers — singer Orville Peck as Vega, rapper 50 Cent as Balrog, jack of all trades Eric André as Don Sauvage, and comedian Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
So when he was completely spent, Coles did 10 more jumping jacks, 10 more pushups and ran another half-mile.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Cyber Monday Smartphone Deals For only $40 (thanks to a 33% discount), the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G brings smooth everyday performance, a vibrant AMOLED screen, and receives bonus points for that microSD slot and headphone jack.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This compact Bluetooth transmitter plugs into the plane’s audio jack, letting your stream in-flight entertainment straight to your AirPods or wireless headphones.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
So when he was completely spent, Coles did 10 more jumping jacks, 10 more pushups and ran another half-mile.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Cyber Monday Smartphone Deals For only $40 (thanks to a 33% discount), the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G brings smooth everyday performance, a vibrant AMOLED screen, and receives bonus points for that microSD slot and headphone jack.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This compact Bluetooth transmitter plugs into the plane’s audio jack, letting your stream in-flight entertainment straight to your AirPods or wireless headphones.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
Noun
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If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the cuts, you’re legally entitled to a cash refund, not just some future credit.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Portugal-Japan collaboration from Moon Road Media & Films received a cash prize of $30,000 from the two sponsors of the award — TCCF organizer Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and France’s Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The mission was to show the flag, explore commercial opportunities – including routes to supply gold-mining operations – and display a little firepower.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The guy in the back seat with me was just, like, trying to strike up small talk.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Commercial-grade appliances, with deep-tilt skillet and griddle, enable sailors to cook more food faster.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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In October, Regatta Bonaire draws sailors for races around Bonaire and to its neighboring islands.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The film follows Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker living in the Pacific NorthWest.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 Dec. 2025
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Just helping the land out, helping the loggers.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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In a simple demonstration, a coin cell powered a toy car for 288 cm under light, compared with 212 cm in the dark.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stray tissues lipstick, crayon, coins, or car keys can ruin your laundry and even your machine.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Participants filled the streets in the area — some holding candles or anti-ICE banners, others tying flowers to nearby street poles.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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To generate the report, Dunnhumby analyzed customer and financial data for the 81 largest supermarket, discount, superstore, club and online banners in the nation, including perceptions of retailers' value.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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