1
as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
she casually pocketed the note from his desk to read later
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2
as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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3
as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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as in small
of a size that is less than average
a pocket dictionary
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2
as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
his pocket involvement in the company was minimal
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as in resources
available money
the fancy sports car I wanted to buy for myself was beyond my pocket
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Recent Examples of pocket
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center has estimated that middle-income households could pocket an extra $1,800 per year under the plan.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
And now, Washington politics are about to poke another hole in Californians’ pockets.
—Ron Nehring, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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Verb
In 2023, the Supreme Court found the government of Hennepin County, Minnesota, was unfairly pocketing proceeds from homes and businesses sold after years of property tax delinquency.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center has estimated that middle-income households could pocket an extra $1,800 per year under the plan.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Noun
The leggings come with contouring side pockets for your phone, cards or keys.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
And now, Washington politics are about to poke another hole in Californians’ pockets.
—Ron Nehring, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
Verb
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And like the most recent case out of Iowa, stealing someone else’s flag to burn could also be criminal, the organization said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The group later stole Samsung electronics valued at $14,081, authorities alleged.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Franchising does not need to stifle creativity, or be faceless and lacking in personality - in fact a strong and collaborative franchise network can be a fantastic melting pot of ideas to fuel innovation and growth which benefits both franchisor and franchisee.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Detractors argue the current system enforces outdated policies, stifles institutional innovation, and advances a liberal agenda, often through mandates tied to DEI initiatives.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Both stood side by side minutes before Fine would confront her abuser one last time.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Located on Biscayne Boulevard, the Freedom Tower has long stood as a symbol of Miami’s immigrant roots.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Deerhoof is a small mom and pop operation, and know when enough is enough.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Starting with the technology risks missing something important that can erode financial benefits.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The reasons can include emotional, financial and other factors, experts said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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After applying your base color of choice—something neutral—swipe a pop of color over the top one-third of your nail, all the way to your nail tip.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Artificial intelligence is swiping jobs from new graduates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Such a drastic income reduction would be a tough pill to swallow at a time of soaring inflation, rising housing and medical costs, and longer lifespans.—
Dan Doonan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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For more than a decade, scientists had been asserting that its wetlands were being swallowed by the ocean.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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