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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
Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Hats, gloves, thick jackets and layers of clothes should be worn while outdoors.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Small dogs can try out their winter wardrobes, particularly jackets that cover their trunk and undercarriage.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The last time military jackets were in style, Kate Moss was stomping on the runways and through the fields of Glastonbury, pairing it with denim cut-offs and itsy-bitsy tank tops.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
His most notable collection during that era was in 1968 with The White Collection, a series of A-line dresses and classic suit jackets.
—Jye Marshall, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
There are also silky pieces, lacy pieces and jackets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
My child attended daycare and summer programs at Pillsbury United Communities center just four blocks away, where a multiracial cohort of kids happily play through the winter, swishing around in bulky jackets and snow pants, bouncing towards their parents.
—Bao Phi, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Hailey Bieber and Miley Cyrus both paired them with statement jackets, proving that this can be a basic (well, a really luxe basic).
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Layering up with sweaters, jackets, socks, hats, gloves and blankets can also help.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Hats, gloves, thick jackets and layers of clothes should be worn while outdoors.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Small dogs can try out their winter wardrobes, particularly jackets that cover their trunk and undercarriage.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The last time military jackets were in style, Kate Moss was stomping on the runways and through the fields of Glastonbury, pairing it with denim cut-offs and itsy-bitsy tank tops.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
His most notable collection during that era was in 1968 with The White Collection, a series of A-line dresses and classic suit jackets.
—Jye Marshall, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
There are also silky pieces, lacy pieces and jackets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
My child attended daycare and summer programs at Pillsbury United Communities center just four blocks away, where a multiracial cohort of kids happily play through the winter, swishing around in bulky jackets and snow pants, bouncing towards their parents.
—Bao Phi, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Hailey Bieber and Miley Cyrus both paired them with statement jackets, proving that this can be a basic (well, a really luxe basic).
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
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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This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cerruti dal 1881 had fresh wools blended with silk and woven in mélange, mouliné and jaspé textiles with a 3D look bearing subtle patterns, including pinstripes and houndstooth.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Constitution vests Congress with the authority to declare war.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Constitution vests Congress with the authority to declare war while making the president the commander in chief of the military.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Three matching shell casings were found within the wrapping of Jennie's body, and one was later found lodged between the baseboard and box spring of Emily's bed.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cold-weather gear such as coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, and blankets are especially important during freezing temperatures.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Extreme cold is especially dangerous for donkeys because unlike horses, donkeys don’t have the natural oils in their coats that repel moisture, Vargas said.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to the department, Phoenix residents should expect local officers to wear their uniform, identify themselves upon request and never wear face coverings.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The department's website provides information on other energy-efficient window treatments and coverings.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The team grew real human nasal cells into organoids that then could grow little hairs known as cilia and produce mucus, just like the inside lining of your nose and respiratory tract.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Finding housings to protect them is also a problem.—
Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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