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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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as in to vest
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Recent Examples of jacket
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
My buddy Lisa was seated up front, her phone secure in her jacket.
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Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
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Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2023
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Noun
One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
My buddy Lisa was seated up front, her phone secure in her jacket.
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Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 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.
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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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During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
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Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
Noun
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Polyester, nylon, wool, elastane blends, and Tencel all work well—pure cotton and linen, not so much.
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Here, Friesenfaser works with materials connected to Nordfriesland, transforming them into pieces for the home and everyday life, from wool blankets to textile products and objects made with natural materials.
Verb
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What must happen for compensation to vest?
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Department officials claim that the agency has broad authority to move the services, noting that policies and oversight made by these offices will be vested and remain at the education department, saying students wouldn't lose any rights.
Noun
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
Noun
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The former donned a long black coat over a matching shirt and tie, dark wash jeans and dress shoes, while the latter rocked a white tank top with light wash jeans and olive green boots.
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All 182 guest rooms were given a fresh coat of dusty rose paint, new custom carpet, furniture and upgraded bathrooms.
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.
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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.
Noun
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There’s no covering that up at a BBQ full of people standing around a hot grill.
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Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows.
Noun
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The paddle brush, meanwhile, solved a nagging hair problem for me.
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Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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