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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
Species like mahi mahi, jacks and amberjacks also use it as a primary nursery area.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Structural issues in the roof have forced staff to install pipe jacks as temporary supports, and Leonard acknowledged the situation is unsustainable.
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Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
First baseman Christian Walker pummeled a home run after Álvarez, giving the Astros back-to-back first-inning jacks.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Components like flashing, pipe jacks, vents and gutters are frequently the first to show signs of trouble, even when the roofing material above them looks intact.
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David Nye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Traditional roadside tire changes using jacks can be difficult, especially in remote areas or harsh weather.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
There are no speaker connectors, no crossover controls, and no general RCA jacks for receiver input.
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Christian De Looper,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
The micro workouts included moves like rotini spiral planks, spaghetti curls and penne plié squats, along with star jacks, which were inspired by the new Protein+ star shape.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson hit back-to-back jacks to give the Braves a 2-0 lead in what would be their final at-bat.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Structural issues in the roof have forced staff to install pipe jacks as temporary supports, and Leonard acknowledged the situation is unsustainable.
—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
First baseman Christian Walker pummeled a home run after Álvarez, giving the Astros back-to-back first-inning jacks.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Components like flashing, pipe jacks, vents and gutters are frequently the first to show signs of trouble, even when the roofing material above them looks intact.
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David Nye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Traditional roadside tire changes using jacks can be difficult, especially in remote areas or harsh weather.
—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
There are no speaker connectors, no crossover controls, and no general RCA jacks for receiver input.
—
Christian De Looper,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
The micro workouts included moves like rotini spiral planks, spaghetti curls and penne plié squats, along with star jacks, which were inspired by the new Protein+ star shape.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson hit back-to-back jacks to give the Braves a 2-0 lead in what would be their final at-bat.
—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacks
Noun
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In another, a Midwestern college town is hanging flags and learning chants for a country most of its residents had never thought much about before June.—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Behind them, a small crowd waved Jordanian flags and clapped their hands to the beat in an informal procession where onlookers cheered and filmed on their cellphones.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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After a lengthy, wide-ranging search for their next coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have chosen one of the guys already at the front of the line.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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These guys, everyone has each other’s backs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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The group of sailors trains several hours a day, sometimes practicing during off-hours, making sure their moves are perfect.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Most recently, New Delhi protested against US strikes that killed three Indian sailors.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The Pines at Woodloch Hawley, Pennsylvania With activities for all ages—indoor and outdoor pools, bumper boats, mini golf, water skiing, archery, and seasonal snow tubing—there’s no shortage of fun at The Pines at Woodloch.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Many feature private gardens, terraces, or balconies with boundless views of Ibiza’s staggering natural bounty, while five deluxe suites boast private pools.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The loggers left in 1955, and the Ranch soon welcomed guests again (and of course—became a guiding force in western hospitality, favored by those seeking a true Montana experience).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Ostensibly, the 1996 journey was meant to protect the Korubo from further outside contact by invaders (loggers, fishermen, settlers) intent on taking their resources.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Noun
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In 2026, Trump has made America about himself — about his petty wants and needs, about his aesthetic vision, about his visage on banners, currency and passports, about his ideas on art and culture and history.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Representatives of the company, under giant banners of Blackpink’s Jennie in Ray-Ban and Kylian Mbappé in Oakley, said the conversation has now shifted from the technology to pushing fashion adoption and as a creator product rather than a gadget.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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Among hominins and other mammals, females typically exhibit two X chromosomes and males carry an X and a Y chromosome.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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In most species of jacana—there are eight in all—the males sit on the eggs and the females do the murdering.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Nearby mariners reported smoke rising from where the Fiorella was last seen.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Dow also said the safest way to make it out of a channel is to follow the markers, which experienced mariners know to look for.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Jacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacks. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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