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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
Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In effect, Gray is arguing that the restrictions are in place to ensure the LPs get full value by holding their shares for a long period and pocket the premium, as opposed to selling early at a big discount.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
Christopher Rowland The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Hyacinthe had a pocket knife on her, as well as a key fob reprogrammer, which would allow the thieves to turn on the vehicle’s engine.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Sharp swings in oil prices are sending stocks on a roller-coaster ride, but investors may be able to pocket some portfolio income from a corner of the energy sector, Bank of America found.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In effect, Gray is arguing that the restrictions are in place to ensure the LPs get full value by holding their shares for a long period and pocket the premium, as opposed to selling early at a big discount.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 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
The preponderance of patients paying out of pocket for these products is actually creating this dynamic where the companies are lowering their list price to compete for cash-paying customers.
—Christopher Rowland The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Hyacinthe had a pocket knife on her, as well as a key fob reprogrammer, which would allow the thieves to turn on the vehicle’s engine.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
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The Lions added to that success stealing both of its attempts in the win over Allegiance.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Podziemski then stole the ensuing inbounds pass to secure the win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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While there is no law in Connecticut explicitly prohibiting the use of plug-in panels, also known as balcony solar, the need for interconnection agreements with local utilities and a lack of clear regulations has effectively stifled their widespread adoption, experts say.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Camp at the trailhead and start early to beat the stifling desert heat, and be rewarded with shafts of ethereal light dancing on the cliffs.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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For others, like Swarthout, that means pushing through anxiety to keep long-standing plans.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a city where architectural bombast has often been favored over architectural quality, the White House has stood apart for its grace and modesty.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some of the district's smallest elementary schools now serve only a couple of hundred students, limiting available resources.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Higher bond yields ripple through all kinds of credit markets, making everything from mortgages to small-business loans more expensive.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The situation mirrors a recent case in Sweetwater, where hundreds of families were also displaced under similar terms, with financial incentives decreasing the longer residents wait to leave.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Legal experts caution that cases of this scale—spanning multiple countries and financial systems—can take years to resolve.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Also, cold cases don’t have some of the modern technological resources like cell phone data and cameras.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 21,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some of the district's smallest elementary schools now serve only a few hundred students, limiting access to programs and resources.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Blondie, as locals have affectionately named the mama bear to two cubs, was euthanized after swiping at a resident who was walking her dog on March 14 in Monrovia, a city on the edge of the Angeles National Forrest.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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To do so, the PepsiCo unit wants to grab the attention of younger consumers on social and digital media, where interactive technology gives rise to scrolling, swiping and other short-attention span behaviors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders Friday for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu as officials warned of the possible failure of a a 120-year-old dam.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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