as in haves
a wealthy person
argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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Recent Examples of deep pockets
Much of that is being underwritten by three pro-Israel billionaires with deep pockets, including GOP megadonors Paul Singer and John Paulson.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Its business model is based on private ownership, presumably for people with very deep pockets, rather than public transport and ride share.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What the new buyers in Madrid are like To break into the real estate market in this Madrid district, buyers need deep pockets, and according to Mure, these Latin American arrivals come with exactly that.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
These pants have deep pockets, perfect for holding your necessities, like your phone, wallet, and passport.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Instead of the classic Belgian style that is thick with deep pockets, these are thinner with shallow pockets and are made from whole eggs, wheat, and oat flour.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The club’s victorious April surely has the attention of a duo with deep pockets.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
For years, booking the Gulf’s most coveted hotels meant months of planning or very deep pockets.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Aspiring bidders will need more than just deep pockets—the estimate is set at $140,000-$175,000—they’ll also need deep real estate.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Its business model is based on private ownership, presumably for people with very deep pockets, rather than public transport and ride share.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What the new buyers in Madrid are like To break into the real estate market in this Madrid district, buyers need deep pockets, and according to Mure, these Latin American arrivals come with exactly that.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
These pants have deep pockets, perfect for holding your necessities, like your phone, wallet, and passport.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Instead of the classic Belgian style that is thick with deep pockets, these are thinner with shallow pockets and are made from whole eggs, wheat, and oat flour.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The club’s victorious April surely has the attention of a duo with deep pockets.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
For years, booking the Gulf’s most coveted hotels meant months of planning or very deep pockets.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Aspiring bidders will need more than just deep pockets—the estimate is set at $140,000-$175,000—they’ll also need deep real estate.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
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The statement is one among many hard-hitting aphorisms that ring devastatingly true for the state of our current world, as late-stage capitalism widens the gap between haves and have-nots, creating unsustainable conditions for millions of people.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Charging for parking moves us toward a system of haves and have-nots, where access to public spaces depends on your ability to pay.—
Mandy Havlik,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Girard’s household, at least three women would have mended his silk stockings and other clothes.—
Emily J. Whitted,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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The donors are a who’s who of tech leaders, venture capitalists and other leaders in the gig, gaming, digital media and AI defense fields.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Sophisticated venture capitalists often invest only after entrepreneurs demonstrate proof, traction, asymmetry, or exceptional founder capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Deep pockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20pockets. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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