POCKETING Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

pocketing

verb

present participle of pocket

as in suppressing

to refrain from openly showing or uttering pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass

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as in stealing

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 accepting

to put up with (something painful or difficult) pocketed his wife's messy habits

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Recent Examples of pocketing And then there was, of course, the 2013 surveillance video that caught Paxton pocketing a man’s $1,000 Montblanc pen. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 In other cases, Broward Schools Police arrested five other coaches in the district, accusing them of renting out school gyms on various dates during the spring of 2025 and pocketing the money. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 And rather than pocketing the savings, these companies are using the productivity gains from AI to find new ways to drive growth. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Further back, an open, airy great room with pocketing glass doors opening to the backyard contains a fireside living room, casual dining area, and kitchen outfitted with white oak cabinetry, two islands, and a walk-in pantry. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026 For instance, a creditor might bid $35,000 for a $50,000 SUV, reducing the judgment by that amount, then sell it for $50,000, pocketing $15,000. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 In 2023, Afram sued director Martin Scorsese, accusing him of pocketing $500,000 to serve as an executive producer and then doing nothing to help get the project off the ground. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026 And shorting — borrowing a stock to sell it high in the hopes of repurchasing it at a cheaper price later and pocketing the proceeds — is having a bit of a renaissance. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 In July 2025, while presenting the awards for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup to Chelsea, he was accused of pocketing one of the championship medals. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketing

Verb

After 20 years of suppressing his feelings, therapy helped Harry give himself permission to grieve and acknowledge his pain.

— Esther Lian, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026
Embracing uncertainty does not mean ignoring danger, suppressing disappointment or insisting that every setback is positive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of suppressing

Verb

With the Rays trailing 2-1 after Liam Hicks' RBI groundout in the fourth, Mesa was caught stealing third for the final out of the fifth with slugger Yandy Díaz at the plate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Continue reading … DIRTY POLITICS — Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace Stefanik.

— , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stealing

Verb

Azeem is accepting new patients for in-person visits at Franciscan Health Heart Center Michigan City on the fourth floor of the Franciscan Medical Pavilion, located at 3500 Franciscan Way.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
When asked repeatedly by host Kristen Welker, Scott did not commit to accepting the results of the election if Sullivan loses on Tuesday.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of accepting

Verb

For head and neck cancer survivors specifically, nearly all clinicians routinely assess cancer recurrence, swallowing and thyroid function.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
People who have been infected with salmonella may experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, usually six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria, health officials said.

— Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of swallowing

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For the bookworm who prefers turning pages to swiping screens, this wooden reading valet makes her reading ritual even better.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
In almost every constellation of friends, at least a few were swiping and typing despite a state policy requiring devices be switched off and stored in lockers during school hours.

— Oscar Schwartz, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of swiping

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Trailing 10-3 at halftime, Clemson used a stifling defense to set up three third quarter scores — two coming on Nolan Hauser field goals and another on Reynolds' go-ahead touchdown run off a quarterback draw.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The midday heat is stifling, even more so for Eilyn Solano, who has been sheltering in a tent for over 100 days.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of stifling

Verb

Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Egyptian authorities alternated over the decades between tolerating and repressing the group, which was permitted to field candidates in elections for brief periods.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026