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 Standing out on the main level are massive living and dining areas anchored by a wall of 25-foot Fleetwood pocketing doors that open to a lengthy deck. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 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 With the Luxury Tax system in place at the top, and no floor, the union for the players frames the situation as clubs pocketing revenue sharing rather than doing their best to compete. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The company argued attorneys were swindling their own clients, inflating medical bills of car crash victims to increase the value of the settlement and then pocketing a hefty chunk of the payouts. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Thai’s laboratory allegedly billed Medicare roughly $142 million for genetic testing, successfully pocketing about $95 million on those claims, according to the FBI. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 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. — Sarah Linn june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026

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Mukhopadhyay said the minister’s resignation has made people less fearful of protesting against a government that critics have long accused of suppressing dissent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Saharan Dust Saharan dust is another factor suppressing activity.

— Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of suppressing

Verb

On a 3-2 count to Carson Benge, Bichette was caught stealing.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Just how easy such a crime is to commit came to light a year ago when a former Michigan football staffer was arrested and accused of stealing more than 3,000 images and videos of athletes.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of stealing

Verb

Individualist societies typically focus on independence within social groups, encouraging personal expression, and are more accepting of differences — and are typically found in Western countries, according to studies.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
To combat this, job seekers are urged to ask detailed questions about role changes, daily challenges, and expectations from multiple interviewers, ensuring radical transparency before accepting an offer.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of accepting

Verb

Those who don’t like swallowing pills will appreciate these tasty saffron gummy supplements.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Their father devoured his meal, slurping up soup with his right hand and swallowing bread spread with miso paste with his left.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of swallowing

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People were swiping and navigating with their forefinger and their thumb.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
From swiping your glass shower door to running a towel around your sink after washing the dishes, a short clean can prevent grime build-up and keep your surfaces spotless.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of swiping

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Balancing privacy and publicity isn’t new, says Alice Marshall, who runs her own public relations agency handling luxury travel clients.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Police have confirmed that the victim is an AutoZone employee who was accidentally shot by a coworker handling a firearm inside the store.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of handling

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This prompted backlash from critics, who felt that the platforms were stifling free speech or putting their thumb on the scale politically.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The recurring power outages combined with the stifling heat have created collective insomnia on the island as residents struggle to get through the night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of stifling

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As the latest chapter in the epic British-American poem known as Fleetwood Mac,Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks are back to tolerating each other’s nonsense in a sexy way.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Kim Jong Il’s government accepted international food aid while increasingly tolerating informal markets as the state’s public distribution system broke down.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026