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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
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?
—Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
What’s known as the female dummy is essentially a much smaller version of the male model with a rubber jacket to represent breasts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Noun
Meghan Markle joins the grand American tradition of making the letterman jacket her own.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?
—Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
Verb
Madras has taken on many forms over the centuries, from traditional Indian sarongs to patchwork jackets and even a fragrance.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
What’s known as the female dummy is essentially a much smaller version of the male model with a rubber jacket to represent breasts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
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This can cut off the medial nerve that runs through the transverse carpal ligament that serves as a protective sheath for the nerves.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Customers love this medium-pile and 100% wool rug for its handwoven artisan detail and impressionist take on traditional design.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2025
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In 2024, brands such as Dior and Armani faced investigations for labor abuses, and Loro Piana was criticized for paying Peruvian farmers just $280 for the wool used in $9,000 sweaters.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Getty What To Know Massie introduced the War Powers Resolution on Tuesday, emphasizing that the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress, not the President.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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This obscure law vested NOAA with the authority to issue permits for mining beyond American jurisdiction until an international regime was put in place.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The sturdy metal casing and long battery life make this configuration ideal for working on the go, so have a laptop bag handy.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Police found ten bullet casings on the scene, and security video showed a white BMW SUV leaving after the shooting.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Some might be medium and thick with curly hair, or long and wavy like a Saint Bernard's coat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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On June 19, the model took to Instagram with a roundup of photos documenting what life has been like with her 4-year-old daughter, Khai. Hadid, 30, kicked off the carousel with a photo of her and Khai enjoying a cloudy day at Central Park and bundled up in coats.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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During recent federal immigration operations, agents involved almost completely cover their faces with masks or other coverings to protect their identities.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Works from Litchfield County creators appear throughout Belden House, including custom wall coverings by twenty2 Wallpaper & Grasscloth,and ceramic lamps by Dumais Made.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The waterless, weightless spray lays smooth on the hair but provides a strong hold without making strands look crunchy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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If box braids are your go-to, try knotless box braids, which don’t require such a tight grip on your scalp to fuse the braiding hair with your natural hair.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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Bread and butter issues like affordability, housing and public safety will likely take take center stage in this race as Election Day nears, Democratic strategist Trip Yang told the Daily News.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Through community outreach, the county identified access as the primary barrier to housing, with transportation and equitable healthcare also contributing to housing issues.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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