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as in flags
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a Portuguese ship flying the national jack
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as in sailors
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the streets of the old seaport were once full of jacks, harlots, and other dockside denizens
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Recent Examples of jacks
With integrated stage lighting and two combo jacks for plugging in mics and instruments, the Bromley 750 is equipped for performing.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Those who remained at the Bombers’ spring training complex — rented out by the Rays this regular season — were treated to a home run derby, as Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz surrendered back-to-back-to-back jacks to Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Those who remained at the Bombers’ spring training complex — rented out by the Rays this regular season — were treated to a home run derby, as Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz surrendered back-to-back-to-back jacks to Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacks
Noun
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Near the stage, men waved massive flags as speakers blared religious music paying tribute to Imam Hussein.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Robert Frank of Lake Villa made sure to keep larger American flags secure in the back seat of a 1967 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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His aim was not to antagonize Africans, but to aid sailors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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The force includes about 4,500 sailors and Marines, among them a rapid-response expeditionary unit of 2,200 troops.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Guests are invited to soak in natural pools, bubbling hot springs, and a lake that stretches as far as the eye can see.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The hotel, literally next door to the festival grounds—this means no sitting in traffic—is lovely enough, with 336 rooms and suites across six beachfront acres, including two massive outdoor pools, lush gardens, and a full range of water-sport options.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the 1970s, rural villagers in India, particularly women, responded to the invasion of loggers by embracing trees under threat, in what became known as the Chipko movement.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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An outbreak of pine beetles and 2024's Hurricane Helene helped contribute to a glut of pulpwood in the market, however, which drove down the value of that wood and made loggers even less interested in investing resources on a small lot like Blair's.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
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The film is produced by Ben Hania’s long-time producer Nadim Cheikhrouha under his Mime Films and Tanit Films banners.—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is a coordinated action to drop banners and signs from highway overpass bridges across the state while many travel the roads for the long weekend, according to an event flyer.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a long interview between training sessions in his gym, Wilson shared his insights, concerns, hopes and inspiration for American males.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of whale sharks observed were also young males, researchers said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Meteorologists are already warning beachgoers and mariners to pay attention to conditions and forecasts as Erin approaches the offshore waters.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Jacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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