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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1
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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Jones was the most active defensive back Sunday, pocketing two pass deflections and allowing multiple catches.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Maye got a small dose of that Monday, when a blitzer broke free up the middle of the pocket for a would-be sack on his second snap against the scout-team defense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Telfair was among 18 former NBA players who were charged in October 2021 with pocketing about $2.5 million by defrauding the NBA’s health and welfare benefit plan with a scam that involved fake medical and dental expenses.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Jones was the most active defensive back Sunday, pocketing two pass deflections and allowing multiple catches.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Noun
The Lions forced Dolphins quarterbacks out of the pocket on multiple occasions.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Maye got a small dose of that Monday, when a blitzer broke free up the middle of the pocket for a would-be sack on his second snap against the scout-team defense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
Verb
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Grace is coming off his scene stealing role as the villain in the Netflix drama The Waterfront, which also stars Maria Bello and Holt McCallany.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Thunder star and Converse stole the show that weekend, making their presence felt all over the city with signage and an epic pop-up that gave fans a first look at the SHAI 001 in person.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Further, whites used the threat of racist violence, tacitly approved by elites, to stifle efforts to empower the Black population.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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That’s when, particularly in the tech space, incumbents have the greatest incentive to stifle new technologies.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Westport, Ireland — In ancient Celtic folklore, Tír na nÓg is the land of eternal youth, where time stands still and people don’t age.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although xAI may no longer be involved in that broad push, other AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google have partnered with the government to help Trump pull that off and stand to benefit long-term if their tools become entrenched in certain agencies.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This could be a financial strain for many in the district, which has around 46% of its student population qualify for free and reduced lunch.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This is the no-judgment, real-world talk that everyone deserves to hear before swiping right in college — or anywhere.—
Jill Grimes,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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The universe does encourage you to keep swiping away on those apps, though.—
Zoe Pearl,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Although swallowing a small amount of meconium is safe, breathing it in can cause serious respiratory issues.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Joy isn’t coming, though, Miranda tells her, because her dog swallowed something.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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