1
as in stifled
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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2
as in stole
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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as in handled
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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Recent Examples of pocketed
The Times used a brisk 141 words to describe the event and quote winner Larry Bird, who pocketed $10,000 as champ.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the indictment and a prosecutors’ statement, Bezalel Zini pocketed some 365,000 shekels (about $117,000) in the scheme.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Monica Cannon-Grant, 44, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to 18 of 27 counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud and failing to file tax returns related to a scheme in which Cannon-Grant and her late husband, Clark Grant, pocketed thousands of dollars in donations to their nonprofit.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal, Melania pocketed $27 million of the licensing fees for herself.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1985, after reports revealed that a telemarketing firm hired by madd had pocketed much of the donations to the group in fees, the California attorney general opened an investigation.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The Serta Durango convertible sleeper has dual coils, and pocketed high-quality springs for extra comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
The Canes pocketed $4 million with the win, bringing their postseason payout to $20 million.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the indictment and a prosecutors’ statement, Bezalel Zini pocketed some 365,000 shekels (about $117,000) in the scheme.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Monica Cannon-Grant, 44, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to 18 of 27 counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud and failing to file tax returns related to a scheme in which Cannon-Grant and her late husband, Clark Grant, pocketed thousands of dollars in donations to their nonprofit.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal, Melania pocketed $27 million of the licensing fees for herself.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1985, after reports revealed that a telemarketing firm hired by madd had pocketed much of the donations to the group in fees, the California attorney general opened an investigation.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The Serta Durango convertible sleeper has dual coils, and pocketed high-quality springs for extra comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
The Canes pocketed $4 million with the win, bringing their postseason payout to $20 million.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketed
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Impressive defense from Vanderbilt stifled A&M's shooters and forced 11 Aggie turnovers.—
American Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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She feels stifled when she can’t be trusted to do things on her own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pullman also stole from the union on his own, the office said, using his position debit card to pay for items like a vacation to Miami and lunch of champagne and caviar in New York with his then-girlfriend.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The story follows Jean Valjean, an embittered convict who stole bread to feed his sister’s starving family.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lensed on 16mm by Frimmel, who handled DP duties, while Covi is credited as both screenwriter and co-editor, the film has a grainy old-school look that adds to the general sense of time gone by.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Ito admitted to concealing financial ties to Epstein and stepped down amid backlash over how donations were handled and characterized.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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An autopsy showed the baby inhaled and swallowed the sanitation liquid used in the portable toilet, according to investigators.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many potassium supplements should be swallowed whole.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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The traditional eyeliner was eschewed—a chunky black kajal swiped across the lid on one eye, then on the lower lash line on the other.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen swiped away the competition with a powerful final run in the Olympic giant slalom on Saturday, winning gold and earning South America's first-ever medal at a Winter Games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Applications are now being accepted through Locarno Pro until May 6, 2026.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, March 4.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last month, security forces brutally suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands and arresting many more in the deadliest suppression of demonstrations in the history of the Islamic Republic.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Students have participated in other forms of protest during the school day, which King and Hendrick said was a reaction to feeling that their voices were suppressed.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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Later that day, Jackson stood once again on the Lorraine Motel balcony at the National Civil Rights Museum during its annual commemoration, sitting in the front row as nearly 500 people gathered for music, speeches and a solemn wreath‑laying ceremony honoring King’s life.—
Diana Leyva,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
17 Feb. 2026
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One model who stood her ground and refused part of a makeover was Cycle 6’s Dani Evans.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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