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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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
Duarte, accused of pocketing $291,000 in excessive compensation that should have gone to help victims seeking relief through the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will serve eight years of probation, pay $6,623 and work 350 hours of community service.
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Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Federal authorities arrested a special operations soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for allegedly pocketing more than $400,000 by betting on his removal from office, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 23 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
Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Federal authorities arrested a special operations soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for allegedly pocketing more than $400,000 by betting on his removal from office, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketing
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Countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Belarus, Bahrain, and Pakistan round out the top five, with all of them largely suppressing tools like VPNs and secure messaging apps that could allow people to coordinate without being surveilled by national authorities.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Contraceptive pills, hormonal IUDs, birth-control implants, and Plan B all work by suppressing ovulation.—
Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Avedian said that the issue is not just about people stealing identities or social security numbers; the danger to the consumer is much greater.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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At the moment, however, AI is merely stealing from us all.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Just accepting the challenge and the criticism, constructive criticism as well.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Before accepting the plea, prosecutors showed surveillance footage of a red car, allegedly driven by Evans, pulling up next to the rental vehicle in the parking deck.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Symptoms of salmonella poisoning Symptoms of salmonella poisoning usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The brand's Bella stretch jeans are equally suitable, designed to fit without swallowing small frames.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Many younger adults describe the swiping experience as passive, repetitive and emotionally draining — a lot of effort with very little payoff in real chemistry or meaningful matches.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Imagine swiping a card at a corner station, unlocking a bicycle, riding to the store or your office or the park or the beach and locking the bike at another station.—
Harry Bubbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Veterans is handling international sales, with domestic distribution rights represented by CAA Media Finance.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The film is being launched as a package on the Cannes Marché du Film, with The Veterans repping international sales rights and CAA Media Finance handling domestic.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Birds eat and digest the seeds, then the plant grows in dense stands and blocks sunlight from reaching other young plants, overcrowding or stifling other species.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Before Sunday’s game, the Charge had struggled to generate a ton of offense in general against a stifling Boston defense.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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All are easy to grow and quite adaptable in the garden, tolerating deer, drought, heat, and humidity.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Investors aren't tolerating that anymore.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketing. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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