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

Perhaps her biggest challenge is combating the misconception that cystic fibrosis has been cured, which stifles investment into new treatments.

— Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Opponents argue the proposal weakens environmental protections, stifles community input and could fast-track projects like data centers and freeways.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stifles

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Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo steals the ball from UConn guard Kayleigh Heckel during the second half in an Elite Eight game on March 29, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

— Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Plus, in the end, another chain, Sizzler, swoops in and steals all the cows.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of steals

Verb

The law firm that filed the suit on behalf of the insurance company handles workers’ compensation cases, a representative said.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
The facility had several unclean surfaces including under the stand-up freezers, garbage can handles and a speed rack.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of handles

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Even more so in Bates’ home of Aroostook County, which swallows some 6,700 square miles way up near the Canadian border.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
In many of his shots, the big sky of Ukraine’s fields and steppe swallows the frame.

— Sophie Pinkham, The New York Review of Books, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of swallows

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What to do nearby Numbered lifeguard stands serve as landmarks on Rio de Janeiro’s beaches, and at the southern end of Copacabana, the Fairmont puts you close to Posto 6.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
If built, the tower would top Fort Lauderdale’s current tallest building 100 Las Olas, which stands 499 feet and 10 inches high.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stands

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And not to stress anybody out further, but high cortisol suppresses your immune system and increases inflammation, both of which lead to things like quicker aging and poor long-term health outcomes.

— Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
In recent years, the unit has been the target of public scrutiny for their aggressive response and policing of demonstrations, with some critics saying the unit suppresses people’s right to free speech.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of suppresses

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Ye-ji has a hunky hedge-fund-type husband, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), who condescendingly tolerates, but doesn’t finance, his wife’s cinematic caprices.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Even if your skin generally tolerates exfoliation well, dermatologists warn that AHAs can increase sun sensitivity, making your skin more vulnerable to UV damage.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026