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
Sarah Linn
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Those are the worst-case scenarios for avoiding being pick-pocketed, as someone can reach right in and steal your wallet, passport, or other valuables.
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Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Amanda Foreman,
WSJ,
29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
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Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2022
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
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Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
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Verb
In 2011, Rathdrum resident Holly Lahti split a $380 million jackpot with a Euphrata, Washington, couple, pocketing $190 million, The Christian Science Monitor reported at the time.
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Sarah Linn
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Those are the worst-case scenarios for avoiding being pick-pocketed, as someone can reach right in and steal your wallet, passport, or other valuables.
—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
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Amanda Foreman,
WSJ,
29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
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Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2022
Noun
If your pockets are feeling a little tapped out after graduation, Father’s Day, and all the other June events, here are some under-$25 travel deals that don’t require you to spend a ton.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
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The News, The Times and affiliated outlets in Tribune Publishing and MediaNews Group, along with other outlets, are suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing the work of journalists.
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In the video, the man and woman can be seen alleging the family stole their money and emphasizing they aren't wanted in the community.
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The governor has raised concerns that the tax would drive the state’s wealthiest residents out of California, doing long-term damage to the state’s tax base and stifling innovation.
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After feeling stifled in the corporate world, Gaudin said Inches has given him the freedom to embrace his creativity and show other LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs that ownership is possible.
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The collision killed Garcia, who was standing outside of his truck when he was struck.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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People milled about clutching small rainbow flags from the human rights organization Outright International.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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Who got caught swiping this trash can?
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The 22-year-old center fielder swiped three bases in his second game with high Single-A Fort Wayne and both Luke Cantwell and Kavares Tears homered in a 7-6 win at Lake County on Wednesday.
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the border's journey to its current location is the story of the birth of a nation that swallowed up Native American tribes, Spanish descendants and Mexican citizens in its insatiable hunger to grow.
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Any area can be vulnerable to flash floods, which can occur within minutes to hours of heavy rainfall, swallowing roads and creating dangerous currents in rivers and creeks.
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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