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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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
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Now, he is set to rocket up the world rankings into the top 50 and will pocket $1,124,380 in prize money for this tournament alone.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
All guests are welcomed with sachets of traditional Croatian cookie paprenjak, made with honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black paper, and given a pocket Wi-Fi to use around town.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
At Intuit Dome, the team pockets all revenue from ticketing, premium, sponsorships and non-NBA events.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Now, he is set to rocket up the world rankings into the top 50 and will pocket $1,124,380 in prize money for this tournament alone.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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
Young’s ability to manipulate the pocket with his quickness and improvisational skills has helped keep the Panthers’ sack count low.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
All guests are welcomed with sachets of traditional Croatian cookie paprenjak, made with honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black paper, and given a pocket Wi-Fi to use around town.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
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Multiple suspects have been arrested in connection with the brazen heist of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, a week after thieves stole millions of dollars worth of historic jewelry, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Marchenko kept the heat on by stealing a page from Johnson’s book of tricks, sliding it through Silovs’ pads.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The objection was to stay compact in central areas, as well as stifling any passes into Gravenberch, who is crucial to Liverpool’s early build-up.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, the region's top prosecutor, is seeking to overturn a law that protects the public from lawsuits that stifle civic participation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Herrera is forced to stand picture-perfect for several seconds while the venue falls silent.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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This can range from where to stand to create passing lanes to how quickly or slowly to travel in possession — as Elliott harshly discovered against Sunderland.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Martin knocked on the hunter’s small tent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The union regularly receives financial disclosures from every club, but under the condition that the union keeps them confidential.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nurse navigators also identify potential barriers to care, such as language differences, financial limitations, or lack of access to resources.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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The wide on-ramp into the data means that everyone from researchers, journalists, and policymakers to healthcare providers, community leaders, and families on the frontlines of the crisis can all make informed decisions about where limited resources might be best directed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Ball enjoyed a strong showing against Milwaukee on Sunday, scoring 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the floor (2-of-4 from distance) and 1-of-3 shooting from the foul line, grabbing six rebounds, dishing out five dimes, and swiping one steal.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, a statue of a warrior riding a horse that symbolizes the sister city relationship between San Jose and Pune, India, was swiped from Guadalupe River Park.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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When it was established in 1940, GSMNP swallowed up several communities, and the ruins of tiny timber towns can still be found.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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These symptoms include rash, itching, respiratory trouble, swollen tongue, trouble swallowing and chest tightness.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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