1
as in suppressing
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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2
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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3
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
Co is one of several powerful legislators, including former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis Escudero, who were accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood control projects in an Asian archipelago prone to deadly floodings and typhoons.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
But in reality, Pildes was pocketing much of the money between November 2019 and this past April, federal prosecutors said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Investors who reside in the issuing state get the additional benefit of pocketing that interest free of state and local taxes, too.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
So as tax day nears, some Americans are credit-card-maxing this tax year by opening a fresh credit card to pay their tax bill, pocketing the sign-up bonus, and cashing in points for a free flight.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
But don’t even think about pocketing anything…you will be searched at the end of the tour.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Experts say differences in price aren’t typically decided by any individual gas retailer, and most of them aren’t pocketing the extra pennies when prices rise.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Each case is eligible for up to $3 million, with attorneys pocketing between 33% and 45% in fees.
—Rebecca Ellis
follow, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said the scheme resulted in about $6 million in actual losses, with 11 suspects — including an Iranian and Azerbaijani national — accused of stealing victims’ identities, taking out mortgages on their homes and pocketing the cash.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
But in reality, Pildes was pocketing much of the money between November 2019 and this past April, federal prosecutors said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Investors who reside in the issuing state get the additional benefit of pocketing that interest free of state and local taxes, too.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
So as tax day nears, some Americans are credit-card-maxing this tax year by opening a fresh credit card to pay their tax bill, pocketing the sign-up bonus, and cashing in points for a free flight.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
But don’t even think about pocketing anything…you will be searched at the end of the tour.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Experts say differences in price aren’t typically decided by any individual gas retailer, and most of them aren’t pocketing the extra pennies when prices rise.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Each case is eligible for up to $3 million, with attorneys pocketing between 33% and 45% in fees.
—Rebecca Ellis
follow, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said the scheme resulted in about $6 million in actual losses, with 11 suspects — including an Iranian and Azerbaijani national — accused of stealing victims’ identities, taking out mortgages on their homes and pocketing the cash.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketing
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The drug has already taught the field that powerfully suppressing this key cancer driver actually works.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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By suppressing appetite, the body can direct more energy toward the immune response.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves both bounced back by stealing Game 2 on the road in their respective series.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In November, the Justice Department charged the Florida Democrat with stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ragucci was expected to testify about accepting envelopes filled with cash from Dennis Colucci in his office and later from the brothers after lunch meetings at Chicago-area steakhouses like Gibsons, court records show.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ferguson previously faced scrutiny for accepting money from Epstein around 2010.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Popular with airboaters, froggers and fishermen, the swampy muck beneath the water may have acted as a pincushion, essentially swallowing the disabled DC-9 aircraft.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid swallowing water while swimming.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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In a four-game span, the Philadelphia 76ers star received a technical foul for shoving Donte DiVincenzo, and flagrant fouls for dragging Mitchell Robinson to the floor and swiping Brunson in the head.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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And who is swiping Fed Ex packages from all those lovely porches and patios?—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago Park District has already introduced a new approach to handling some beach lots as the season gets closer.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite its affordable £15,000 price tag, the company insists the robot is a tool to empower workers rather than replace them, handling routine tasks so humans can tackle more complex, collaborative challenges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The defense is historically stifling.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The bill, which passed with another similar piece of legislation aimed at limiting protests around houses of worship, has drawn concerns about stifling free speech rights, especially for pro-Palestine protests.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Investors aren't tolerating that anymore.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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While all the common camellia species make a fine hedge, the species Camellia sasanqua has the advantage of tolerating both full sun and partial shade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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