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
In 2011, Rathdrum resident Holly Lahti split a $380 million jackpot with a Euphrata, Washington, couple, pocketing $190 million, The Christian Science Monitor reported at the time.
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Sarah Linn
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Nozzles are designed with amber-like handles to warm up the granite surfaces, and the Bottega Veneta products, without question, are worth pocketing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Walls of pocketing glass in the living room and kitchen slide open to the rear, providing direct access to the covered patio, an outdoor grill, and the pool and spa.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
In the waning days of Springfield’s spring session, Cook County leaders appear to have ended a years-long stalemate, brokering legislation to phase out the tax sale industry that has bolstered local budgets while also pocketing millions in interest payments and equity from property owners.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Predictably, the institutions pocketing 340B revenues are the same ones fueling this consolidation all while the neighborhoods around them get poorer and sicker.
—Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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.
—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
Sarah Linn
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Nozzles are designed with amber-like handles to warm up the granite surfaces, and the Bottega Veneta products, without question, are worth pocketing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Walls of pocketing glass in the living room and kitchen slide open to the rear, providing direct access to the covered patio, an outdoor grill, and the pool and spa.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
In the waning days of Springfield’s spring session, Cook County leaders appear to have ended a years-long stalemate, brokering legislation to phase out the tax sale industry that has bolstered local budgets while also pocketing millions in interest payments and equity from property owners.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Predictably, the institutions pocketing 340B revenues are the same ones fueling this consolidation all while the neighborhoods around them get poorer and sicker.
—Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketing
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Increase Your Protein Intake Protein increases satiety hormones while suppressing hunger hormones.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
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Firms also comply with privacy frameworks such as the GDPR and the CCPA when working across jurisdictions and refuse engagements that would require suppressing truthful, lawful reporting.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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As the berries begin to ripen, cover the pots with netting to keep birds and other animals from stealing your harvest.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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The technology’s ability to reduce theft and fraud is especially intriguing, given the crimes are not generally a person or group simply stealing freight.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The executive is no longer simply accepting part of a compensation package.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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That means engaging in deliberate experimentation, accepting some trial and error around service delivery, pricing, workflows, and talent models.—
Rachel Proffitt,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Patients may initially experience jaw stiffness, neck pain, back pain or difficulty swallowing.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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An alligator at the Sacramento Zoo is recovering after swallowing – and later regurgitating – a plush toy that fell into its habitat.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Even swiping and inserting chip cards take too long, with customer moving to tap and Apple pay instead.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Similarly, the hot gas in the wind from the black hole left a clear signature by swiping away the surrounding cold gas, the study has suggested.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The federal judge handling the case has scheduled a hearing for next month to determine whether federal prosecutors should face sanctions in the case.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Human resources specialists These workers oversee hiring, orientation and ongoing support for employees, handling recruitment, benefits and workplace concerns.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Candor, without the balance of Humility, Temperance, and Collaboration, risks hardening into rigidity, creating blind spots and stifling relationships.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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There are so many etiquette rules stifling the truth.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Leaving would mean becoming a beginner again, tolerating uncertainty and risking an imperfect decision.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Spanish and French lavender varieties, in particular, are known for tolerating high temperatures the best.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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“Pocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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