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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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Recent Examples of jacket
People Staff, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
But instead of Oasis wearing parka jackets and strumming guitars on Wembley Stadium’s stage, this was one of the world’s greatest athletes, in bright pink sneakers, grasping her tennis racket.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Boy George has threads all over his denim jacket while out in New York City on June 16.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
But instead of Oasis wearing parka jackets and strumming guitars on Wembley Stadium’s stage, this was one of the world’s greatest athletes, in bright pink sneakers, grasping her tennis racket.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Verb
On December 31, the 24-year-old pop star attended Kelce's game against the Cincinnati Bengals wearing a slightly different version of the Chiefs letterman jacket her boyfriend wore on Christmas Day.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Favor natural fibers like cotton, wool, linen and silk over thin synthetics.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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With heat-sensitive fabrics like wool or polyester, dampen a cotton pressing cloth and place it on top of the clothing, then iron.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The exact timing and size of the revenue bump remain uncertain, particularly because employee stock sales may be subject to vesting schedules, lockups, and staged sales, but the IPO could still generate meaningful personal income tax revenue for California.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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That would be especially helpful given that Newsom, as a parting gesture, wants to all but eliminate the elective office of state superintendent of public instruction and vest nearly all education oversight in the governor’s office.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Police recovered at least 40 shell casings at the scene of the attack.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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To do so, look for insect droppings, casings, eggs, or the pests themselves.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Noun
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For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The last step is to burnish the wood with a small torch and then apply a top coat.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The Florida native graduated from the University of Alabama with a dance degree in 2023, trading her cap and gown for a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform after graduation.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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Streep wore a printed jacket and trousers, while Gummer opted for a floor-length ivory column gown with abstract gold line details and accessorized with a pair of shades.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The World Cup has its first red card for mouth-covering.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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People are noticing the massive covering remains in the way, however.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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In the stage-show memoir the movie keeps cutting to, Asher, now in his early eighties, with sparse red hair and tortoise-shell glasses, describes all of this in his mild and menschy way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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While the director tears his hair out, the producers see the footage and sign the Minions on the spot, but their fame is short-lived with the arrival of the talkies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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