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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
The process involves lifting the entire structure off its foundation using jacks, which also requires homeowners to temporarily move out.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Incorporating toning exercises every few minutes, like jumping jacks, walking lunges, squats, or squat jumps, can also help, suggested Kirsch.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
With integrated stage lighting and two combo jacks for plugging in mics and instruments, the Bromley 750 is equipped for performing.
—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
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Incorporating toning exercises every few minutes, like jumping jacks, walking lunges, squats, or squat jumps, can also help, suggested Kirsch.
—Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
With integrated stage lighting and two combo jacks for plugging in mics and instruments, the Bromley 750 is equipped for performing.
—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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The first infraction negated an interception by safety Jevon Holland, as cornerback Deonte Banks dragged wide receiver Chris Olave to the ground, prompting multiple flags.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then, you guys are partnering with the Freestore Foodbank in October to fight childhood hunger?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The wild card Can Vegas’ top guys stay healthy?—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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My favorite elements of the Shackleton story involve the camaraderie of the sailors, the perilous journey of the James Caird, and, yeah, all of the seal hunting.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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Reports of the ship would come in batches from locals, fishermen and other sailors; the fog evidently the perfect atmosphere to draw this ghost ship back home.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Don’t swallow water while swimming in lakes, rivers, or pools.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
5 Oct. 2025
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Unwind by one of two pools, retreat to a private cabana, or stroll along the expansive stretch of pristine beachfront.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a town of loggers, hippies, and students, Denise’s father was a doctor.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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Those banners were recently removed, replaced with Toronto’s postseason paraphernalia.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of fans waited for hours in the sun outside the venue, holding signs, banners and balloons — chanting, screaming and hoping to catch a glimpse of the star.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Females with childcare responsibilities tended to live longer than males in zoos.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, the standardized 10,000 steps per day is often recommended for both males and females.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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While this may cause some disruptions for those located along the northern shorelines and nearby mariners, land impacts will be to a lesser extent with the current path compared to a direct track into the Big Island.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In their campaign so far, the Houthis have sunk four vessels and killed at least eight mariners.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Jacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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