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as in sheaths
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 jackets
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Between bulky jackets, old equipment, and items that never leave the hotel room, overpacking happens often.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The storage tower features four vertical drawers to hold dozens of garments while making use of vertical space, and the rack offers room for additional jackets and accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
In December, the foundation posted a Facebook video showing grinning Palestinian children in the van, their backpacks strapped and winter jackets zipped, on their way to school.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Locals take midday walks bundled in thick scarves and down jackets; their breath like clouds in the crisp air.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Style it with your best winter jackets and scarves when the weather calls for layers, and pair it with everything from jeans to leggings or wide-leg pants to dress it up or down.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The nostalgic and romantic 31-piece collection also spans distressed Madewell jeans and leather skirts and jackets, as well as giftable accessories like crew socks, hooded scarves, and floral brooches.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 10 Nov. 2025
Grab those winter jackets, Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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The suspects appeared to grab entire racks of puffer jackets and sweatshirts before returning outside.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Between bulky jackets, old equipment, and items that never leave the hotel room, overpacking happens often.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The storage tower features four vertical drawers to hold dozens of garments while making use of vertical space, and the rack offers room for additional jackets and accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
In December, the foundation posted a Facebook video showing grinning Palestinian children in the van, their backpacks strapped and winter jackets zipped, on their way to school.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Locals take midday walks bundled in thick scarves and down jackets; their breath like clouds in the crisp air.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Style it with your best winter jackets and scarves when the weather calls for layers, and pair it with everything from jeans to leggings or wide-leg pants to dress it up or down.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The nostalgic and romantic 31-piece collection also spans distressed Madewell jeans and leather skirts and jackets, as well as giftable accessories like crew socks, hooded scarves, and floral brooches.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 10 Nov. 2025
Grab those winter jackets, Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
Noun
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Numerous investigations document violent beatings, and plant wools spare these gentle, clever animals from fear and abuse.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Constitution vests Congress with the power to impose or withdraw tariffs.—
Russell Muirhead,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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Officers allegedly found about 525 shell casings and 13 firearms.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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While defense attorneys argued that the teacher provided the only evidence that the shooter was on the south side of the school, prosecutors said that bullet casings would corroborate their argument.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.—
Belle Bakst,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Justin documented their family Christmas on Instagram with a selfie of himself and Hailey bundled up in coats.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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This can include wallpaper, bedding, window coverings, and furniture, but paint is the easy and inexpensive way to set the tone for a room, says Nancy Davilman, principal designer at ND Interiors.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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Lift coverings during the day to prevent excess heat build up from the sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Multiply that by all the hairs on your head, and your mop suddenly looks thicker to the naked eye.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2026
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Transplanted hairs often shed before new ones appear.—
Nia Bowers,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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Even better, the pellets can be processed using standard injection-moulding machines — the same ones manufacturers already use for polystyrene test housings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Batch tabletop miniatures for a weekend campaign, produce cosplay armor sections that fit together cleanly, or prototype brackets and housings for clients with consistent results.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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