POCKETS Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

pockets

verb

present tense third-person singular of pocket

as in stifles

to refrain from openly showing or uttering pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass

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as in steals

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 handles

to put up with (something painful or difficult) pocketed his wife's messy habits

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Recent Examples of pockets Paula quickly gets rid of the gun, tossing it in the garbage of the police station bathroom, but pockets the flash drive. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026 An investor buys it and pockets a generous stream of interest. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 For every ticket sold, the face value is paid to the artist, who pockets the money after expenses, which include travel and labor costs. — Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026 Michel pockets the letter and sets out to find the mysterious other woman. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026 Disney not only brings in subscription and ad revenue from its cable channels, but also pockets retransmission fees from operators paying to broadcast its programming. — Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026 Its peril lies in global fragmentation, weakened alliances, and a China that pockets newfound influence without offering openness or magnanimity in return. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026 Esty Shapiro, a 19-year-old woman from a Hasidic Jewish sect in Brooklyn, pockets a secret wad of cash, picks up a passport, and hops on a plane to Berlin, all set to the tense soundtrack of a thriller. — Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026 With a $3 million production budget, Iron Lung has already surpassed $20 million globally, and Markiplier pockets half of the global gross. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026

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Verb

Industry consensus has long held that rigorous ESG compliance naturally stifles speed-to-market.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Attorneys general, including California’s Rob Bonta, allege that the transaction stifles competition across wide-release theatrical film distribution, big-budget blockbusters, and basic cable television channel licensing.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of stifles

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Desperate to believe his life is about to change, Tommy steals Wayne’s car and begins driving his band from Kansas City to Los Angeles, hell bent on getting there in three days.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
In recent years, mischievous younger brother Prince Louis often steals the show with his cheeky antics.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of steals

Verb

In healthcare, for example, an admissions department that once required 10 people may need two as AI handles referral summaries, reimbursement assessments and coordination workflows.

— Dave Wessinger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
O’Brien’s report was not entirely negative, and the auditor’s office found that how Denver handles project management is generally effective, though there’s room for improvement.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of handles

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Shields' younger daughter inherited her love of fashion and regularly swipes designer pieces from her closet.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026

Definition of swipes

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Warming suppresses upwelling — which normally allows colder, deeper and nutrient-rich ocean water to rise closer to the surface.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Testosterone therapy suppresses the body's production of sperm and, in some cases, can lead to permanent infertility.

— Will Stone, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of suppresses

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It's built by what leadership consistently rewards, tolerates and refuses to compromise on.

— Brandon Shannon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Everyone metabolizes caffeine differently, so the amount one person tolerates comfortably may leave someone else feeling shaky, anxious, or unable to sleep.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2026