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as in cash
slang
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I'd buy that watch, but I don't have the jack right now
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as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a Portuguese ship flying the national jack
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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the streets of the old seaport were once full of jacks, harlots, and other dockside denizens
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Recent Examples of jack
There is a battery life of 35 hours when used in jack mode and up to 42 hours in USB-DAC mode.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Two Thunderbolt 4 connections, the MagSafe power connector, and the headphone jack are just fine for the ports, but this MacBook Air’s body, larger than the 13-inch version's, cries out for at least one more physical connection.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Both systems also have an audio jack for connecting headphones or speakers and support multichannel audio via HDMI.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Two Thunderbolt 4 connections, the MagSafe power connector, and the headphone jack are just fine for the ports, but this MacBook Air’s body, larger than the 13-inch version's, cries out for at least one more physical connection.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Both systems also have an audio jack for connecting headphones or speakers and support multichannel audio via HDMI.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
Noun
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Since the recent downturn, I have been asked repeatedly about what to do, and whether to sell out and go to cash.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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One afternoon, Coogler stopped by a Bank of America to make a sizable cash withdrawal from his account to cover some family expenses.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights equestrian events, flag facts, famous food — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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From November 2023 until this January, the Houthis targeted more than 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two of them and killing four sailors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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But this caution presents an opportunity: By proactively leveraging nearshore hiring, firms can tap into skilled, cost-effective talent pools and achieve operational stability in uncertain markets.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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And, post pandemic, large systems such as Kaiser Permanente, UC San Diego Health, Scripps Health and Sharp HealthCare have all increased pay significantly, competing for a smaller pool of nurses and other medical personnel after many left the profession due to burnout.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Orick Chamber of Commerce President Donna Hufford, whose family has lived in Orick for generations, said most of the loggers who took part in the protest have moved away or died.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The story claimed that two loggers felled a hollow tree and were shocked to find a body inside.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
7 Oct. 2024
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While Smoke heads to town to buy provisions for the club, Stack and Sammie hire another musician, the elderly Delta Slim (Delroy Lindo), who has been playing harmonica for coins at the train station.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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Some people like to put chocolates, toys, coins and other treats inside the ones that can be split in half for extra fun.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Producers also include Angi Bones and Tony Strickland under the Tyler Perry Studios banner.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tony will be written by Todd Bartels and Lou Howe, while Tim White and Trevor White (King Richard, No One Will Save You) are producing under their Star Thrower banner alongside A24.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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