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
But don’t even think about pocketing anything…you will be searched at the end of the tour.
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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
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.
—ABC News, 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
An early group of investors who bought the token at dirt cheap prices immediately after it was officially announced cashed out just days later, pocketing nearly $700 million.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Rivera quickly became a scandal magnet, drawing state and federal scrutiny into allegations of money laundering, pocketing public money, and funding of a stealth primary challenger to his Democratic opponent.
—Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Among the highlights is a double-height living room boasting a linear fireplace and pocketing doors spilling outside, plus an eat-in kitchen furnished with sleek marble countertops, a breakfast nook, and a lounge area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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.
—ABC News, 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
An early group of investors who bought the token at dirt cheap prices immediately after it was officially announced cashed out just days later, pocketing nearly $700 million.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Rivera quickly became a scandal magnet, drawing state and federal scrutiny into allegations of money laundering, pocketing public money, and funding of a stealth primary challenger to his Democratic opponent.
—Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Among the highlights is a double-height living room boasting a linear fireplace and pocketing doors spilling outside, plus an eat-in kitchen furnished with sleek marble countertops, a breakfast nook, and a lounge area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketing
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Moss is low-maintenance, eco-friendly, and can thrive in various environments, benefiting gardens by controlling erosion and suppressing weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Echinacea may interact with caffeine and immune-suppressing medications, though more research is needed to confirm this.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2026
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Melrose, Massachusetts attorney Henry Rappa is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a couple who hired him to handle a major family inheritance.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His exasperated wife, Lili, gets a classic Lucy Punch-up from the veteran scene-stealing British actress (Jingle Bell Heist).—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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Only time will, but Rivers seems at peace with accepting the idea of calling it a career sooner than later.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Instead of blindly accepting all incoming data, each robot or vehicle evaluates the reliability of information received from other agents.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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With Brooklyn’s injury list still swallowing half the rotation and the draft lottery picture tightening by the day, Liddell used Tuesday night as a personal argument.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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When development began on Company Retreat, the news was full of stories about venture-capital firms swallowing mom-and-pop shops.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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He was also charged with petty larceny for swiping the beer from a nearby BP gas station.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Behold the Archangel, swiping souls and private data in the name of government contracts!—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The District Court judge handling the case in California, Biden appointee Rita Lin, described the Anthropic blacklisting as retaliation that violates the First Amendment.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Experts say household robots still face hurdles, including cluttered environments, varied lighting, and handling soft objects.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Gamecocks played stifling defense to knock off UConn 62-48 and end the defending champion Huskies’ 54-game winning streak in the Final Four on Friday night.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ta’Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat Connecticut 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women’s NCAA tournament championship game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Pocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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