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
Meanwhile, the everyday American who borrowed in good faith has been pursued, garnished and financially ruined when things go wrong, while the universities that pocketed the money walk away without consequence.
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Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
After being held off the scoresheet in her first three games in a Fleet sweater, Eldridge has pocketed five goals in her last five games as the second-place Fleet (15-5-2-5) make a push for first place with three contests remaining on the regular-season slate.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
According to the report, workers illegally pocketed between $20,000 and more than $41,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans from a massive federal COVID-19 pandemic relief effort – some by concocting companies that didn't exist to pocket federal assistance funds.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The United States was 116 years old when a 6-foot-3, 210-pound bruiser named Pudge pocketed those 500 clams.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper and pocketed into a warm pita, topped with fresh tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and tzatziki.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Studies have documented that the discounts are often not passed on to patients in need but are pocketed by the hospital.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
Data suggests traders with advanced knowledge of geopolitical events may have collectively pocketed millions from recent bets on Polymarket.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The indictment alleges the seven collectively pocketed more than $2 million.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Mar. 2026
Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
After being held off the scoresheet in her first three games in a Fleet sweater, Eldridge has pocketed five goals in her last five games as the second-place Fleet (15-5-2-5) make a push for first place with three contests remaining on the regular-season slate.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
According to the report, workers illegally pocketed between $20,000 and more than $41,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans from a massive federal COVID-19 pandemic relief effort – some by concocting companies that didn't exist to pocket federal assistance funds.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The United States was 116 years old when a 6-foot-3, 210-pound bruiser named Pudge pocketed those 500 clams.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper and pocketed into a warm pita, topped with fresh tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and tzatziki.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Studies have documented that the discounts are often not passed on to patients in need but are pocketed by the hospital.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
Data suggests traders with advanced knowledge of geopolitical events may have collectively pocketed millions from recent bets on Polymarket.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The indictment alleges the seven collectively pocketed more than $2 million.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketed
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The Loons’ defense stifled Dallas striker Petar Musa, who came into the game leading MLS with nine goals this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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The guava version is a classic, but the chocolate croissant stole the show.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Authorities announced charges against another man from whom the shooter allegedly stole the gun used to carry out the shooting, and that man was legally banned from possessing guns because of a past felony.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trump fired Bondi on April 2, reportedly after being unhappy with the way the attorney general had handled issues relating to the Epstein files.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, guests are paired with a personal local guide–think of it as the hinterland’s answer to a butler—on hand to arrange everything from restaurant bookings to last-minute requests, typically handled with a quick text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Last year, many of her chile plants were swallowed whole when a reservoir nearby (which the farmers use to harvest rainwater) flooded its banks during the monsoons.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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And the crocodile that swallowed one of his microphones.—
Heather Abbott,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Warnings pile up In 2018, a neighbor said she was lured to Guzman’s backyard in Omaha, where Guzman swiped at the neighbor’s neck with a knife, according to the woman’s affidavit.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Replays showed while still lying on the court, Ball’s left hand swiped at Adebeyao’s right foot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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And when property rights are defined and broadly accepted, people are more likely to cooperate than to fight.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Williams and Whitehouse, though, have both said the tryout fees for Flight 88 will go directly toward uniform, travel and education costs, and that the program isn’t planning to charge any additional costs for athletes once accepted.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, Britain suppressed a communist insurgency in Malaya, today part of Malaysia.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The lawyer noted the statement could be suppressed in court if it was obtained through leading questions, a prolonged interrogation, or coercive tactics.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Climate fund dry powder stood at $90 billion in this year’s first quarter, down from a $112 billion peak in the same period last year, according to a new Sightline Climate report.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Whispers in the hallway indicated no more seats would be added ahead of the meeting to accommodate those who stood outside.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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