1
as in to steal
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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2
as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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as in small
of a size that is less than average
a pocket dictionary
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as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
his pocket involvement in the company was minimal
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as in resources
available money
the fancy sports car I wanted to buy for myself was beyond my pocket
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Recent Examples of pocket
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
According to investigators, the suspect was allegedly pocketing guests' cash payments and then using his own cards to process their transactions to earn credit card points.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests.
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Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
1 June 2021
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Newman says probate records and newspaper advertisements suggest pocket-watch production in British America probably dates to the 1760s, perhaps earlier, but almost none of those watches survive with definitive provenance.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
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Verb
Thai’s laboratory allegedly billed Medicare roughly $142 million for genetic testing, successfully pocketing about $95 million on those claims, according to the FBI.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
According to investigators, the suspect was allegedly pocketing guests' cash payments and then using his own cards to process their transactions to earn credit card points.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Large clutches, like those at Bottega Veneta and Chanel, and comfortable shoulder bags like the Miu Miu multi-pocket bag, also featured.
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Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests.
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Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
1 June 2021
Noun
Featuring adjustable spaghetti straps, two handy pockets, and a pretty floral print, this romper makes an easy and comfortable outfit for beach days, running errands, or just lounging at home.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Newman says probate records and newspaper advertisements suggest pocket-watch production in British America probably dates to the 1760s, perhaps earlier, but almost none of those watches survive with definitive provenance.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
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Zach Neto walked to begin the inning but got picked off at first base attempting to steal second.
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Yamal is most likely your favorite player’s favorite player to watch, to steal a somewhat corny adage.
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Cubans strolled along el Paseo del Prado promenade in the inky night, desperate to escape the stifling heat of their homes.
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The outages come as some areas are expected to experience severe weather and stifling heat again on Saturday.
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And as things stand, San Francisco’s bullpen could desperately use someone like the submariner.
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Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
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In contrast, instruments on the FireSat satellites will be able to detect small brush and roadside fires 16 feet across.
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At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model Toni Garrn made a striking appearance in a blue-black bustier dress embroidered with small petals.
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Manuel Valenzuela, 35, pleaded guilty last November to one count of conspiracy to transport aliens, three counts of bringing aliens into the United States for financial gain and one count of aiding and abetting.
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In that case, the city issued 22 subpoenas to financial and social media companies seeking information regarding the two instructors and their associates, according to court documents.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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His failure to step up in the pocket and inconsistency in feeling pressure points allow edge rushers to swipe the ball out of his hands way too easily.
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Two weeks before Maria hit, Hurricane Irma swiped past the island’s northeast corner as a Category 5 storm, also knocking out power.
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The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
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Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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