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
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Authorities allege that Shaleta pocketed $30,000 in monthly cash payments from a tenant of the church’s social hall over months.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The state was about 85% forest at the time, with pockets of prairie and bison in the far western areas.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
An early group of investors who bought the token at dirt cheap prices immediately after it was officially announced cashed out just days later, pocketing nearly $700 million.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Authorities allege that Shaleta pocketed $30,000 in monthly cash payments from a tenant of the church’s social hall over months.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
Noun
Was there any justification to make up for the fact that America is helping put money in Vladimir Putin's pocket by lifting these Russia sanctions?
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The state was about 85% forest at the time, with pockets of prairie and bison in the far western areas.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
Verb
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Shortly thereafter, VanSlooten stole the ball and drove the length of the court for a layup that made it 54-51.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Amedee makes a diving stop at first to steal a hit away from Cotton.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The future Hall of Famer had been successfully stifled in the second half of Monday’s game, with the Lakers double-teaming him into five turnovers and just two points.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Above all, will Bradley keep the Wildcats focused and confident if the flow of the game shifts against them and the pressure turns stifling?—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the performance ended, the singers stood tall, soaking in the auspicious moment.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Aztecs fans, getting a workout in, stood and clapped for the entire drought.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This approach enables precise control of pressure and airflow in a much smaller form factor while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine has launched drone attacks at Russia, although on a smaller scale.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Howe’s first excursion into the Champions League stretched the squad to translucency, while executive churn, financial restrictions and then a summer of carnage in the transfer market have been challenges to overcome.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Though just a study, rather than a policy change, fixing the financial plumbing for Somaliland is inseparable from the strategic case for Somaliland independence for Republicans like Rose.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Rigas currently serves as deputy secretary of state for management and resources and is largely in charge of its bureaucracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Holter, who lives about a mile away, remembers a suitcase stolen off a porch and a bicycle swiped.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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For concealer pots, swiping your finger or brush in once should be enough to start.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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The hole first appeared in 2008, swallowing oil tanks, trees, telephone poles and several cars.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jessi, unable to will the earth to swallow her whole, makes a crack about the rain being a bad omen.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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