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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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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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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
Full-size professional tools deliver performance but are bulky and impractical to carry, while compact EDC tools are easy to pocket yet frequently lack real capability.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
But when the game tightened, Purdy stood in the pocket, took the hits, and delivered.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Verb
From there, a fireside living room features built-in cubbies for storing books or albums and a family room has pocketing glass doors spilling out to a patio, while an eat-in kitchen is outfitted with a center island topped by a hanging pot and plant rack, top-tier appliances, and a butler’s pantry.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
Full-size professional tools deliver performance but are bulky and impractical to carry, while compact EDC tools are easy to pocket yet frequently lack real capability.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 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
Madewell Straight Hem Poplin Shirt Madewell’s Straight Hem Poplin Shirt is a modern classic, thanks in part to its pinstripe print and breast pocket.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
But when the game tightened, Purdy stood in the pocket, took the hits, and delivered.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
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One of the more entertaining theories to explain Indiana’s success is that a Hoosiers staffer hacked a cloud to steal the opponent’s game plans.—
Mac Engel
January 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The perfect partner for the look is a powder pink clutch and stole, both with embroidery that matches the dress.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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And Rudy Gobert remains one of the league's most stifling rim protectors.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In New York, a broader proposal to ban masks on the subway drew criticism about stifling protests.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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In fact, sometimes smaller heaters can match or outperform larger units, depending on their design.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t worry though, because all the planets at the top of your chart are beautifully connected and supportive to you, especially in practical and financial ways.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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While this season has been a revelation, Steele and Sayler said Miami is in position to have sustained success thanks to the financial resources, fan support and culture Steele and his staff have built.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Westminster police spoke with CBS LA on Monday, noting that the constant calls have been drawing a lot of the department's resources in recent months.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Government equity stakes in corporations create market distortions favoring those with enough resources to navigate them.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Studies show the average American family pays more than $1,200 a year in higher prices tied directly to swipe fees.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Had one of his schools swiped a Big Ten athlete under contract (with tampering as the mechanism), Sankey’s credibility on the issue would have been severely undercut and his relationship with Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti might have been damaged.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both are on a mission, handing out flyers for Luis’ missing daughter, Mar, swallowed by the seemingly endless nomadic rave culture.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite its charm, it hasn’t been swallowed by the tourist surge that defines nearby Lake Tahoe.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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