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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
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
And that Chiefs jacket the pop superstar has been spotted wearing?
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The best leather pants can be true wardrobe heroes this time of year, along with a standby jacket and your favorite boots—all easy to style with your favorite knit pieces, stylish tailoring, and even the simple white T-shirt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
For the Compile capsule, Obana created a reversible version of Baracuta’s G9 jacket, originally engineered for golfers and known for its windproof and waterproof qualities.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The best leather pants can be true wardrobe heroes this time of year, along with a standby jacket and your favorite boots—all easy to style with your favorite knit pieces, stylish tailoring, and even the simple white T-shirt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
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Kohberger bought a Ka-Bar brand knife and Ka-Bar leather knife sheath on Amazon in March 2022, according to prosecutors.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cue the standout white coat crafted from a blend of cashmere and ultra-fine wool, which came with three-dimensional flowers blossoming on the sleeves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Learn to spin, knit, crochet, weave, needle felt and process wool.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To further shroud the details around such operations, in what could be an effort to unilaterally bypass those laws, is an affront to the American people, who have vested warmaking powers to the Congress.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Consider a cashmere cardigan, silk blouse, or vest top to make your denim office-appropriate.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said detectives found the Sub Compact 9mm handgun inside the satchel, which matches the caliber and bullet casing found at the scene of the shooting, adding that an empty magazine was found inside the handgun.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The animals mostly settled on the metal casings rather than the explosive material, likely reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mom of three included several coats for heading into the colder months, as well as bodycon dresses so curves can truly be celebrated.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist also running for Congress, was pushed to the ground by a federal law enforcement agent in a camouflage uniform wearing a full face covering, sunglasses and a helmet during the same protest, video by CNN affiliate WBBM showed.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Simply remove the quick-drying fleece wrap covering and throw it in the washing machine when necessary.—
Lola Mendez,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What isn’t as easy to see, though, is that for all the hair-on-fire play once the ball is snapped, Hufanga is exactly the opposite between plays.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wakanda Forever — wore a white Lever Couture gown with an exaggerated standup collar, which obstructed the view of attendees sitting behind her and caused a frenzy of social-media chatter.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hudgens wore a black Dolce & Gabbana gown with feather detailing, alongside Tucker, who wore an all-black suit.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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