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as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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Recent Examples of jackets
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Shawls are a staple in her travel wardrobe, especially for flights when bulky jackets just aren’t practical.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Separate any lint-producing fabrics like cotton towels from lint-attracting items like fleece blankets and jackets.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Among the pieces will be pleated skirts, shirtdresses and gingham bias dresses, skater shorts, graphic T-shirts and suede and denim jackets.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Then, later in the fall, the same could be said for sumptuous suede jackets from Staud and Rùadh, which topped many a fashion week look—Vogue Shopping’s own Madeline Fass and Lisa Aiken included.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Poodle skirts, leather jackets, and the unmistakable sounds of early rock ‘n’ roll set the tone recently as Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe hosted its annual Father-Daughter Dance with a lively 1950s theme.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The father and sons each wore suit jackets and white undershirts for the special occasion.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
McIlory, now with two green jackets in his closet, is embarking on his fifth PGA win at Quail Hollow this week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Noun
Why the Nike Tech trend blew up Earlier this year, Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits sparked cultural commentary with a viral social media trend that inspired young men to trade the casual style for preppy quarter-zip sweaters.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Shawls are a staple in her travel wardrobe, especially for flights when bulky jackets just aren’t practical.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Separate any lint-producing fabrics like cotton towels from lint-attracting items like fleece blankets and jackets.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Among the pieces will be pleated skirts, shirtdresses and gingham bias dresses, skater shorts, graphic T-shirts and suede and denim jackets.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Then, later in the fall, the same could be said for sumptuous suede jackets from Staud and Rùadh, which topped many a fashion week look—Vogue Shopping’s own Madeline Fass and Lisa Aiken included.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Poodle skirts, leather jackets, and the unmistakable sounds of early rock ‘n’ roll set the tone recently as Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe hosted its annual Father-Daughter Dance with a lively 1950s theme.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The father and sons each wore suit jackets and white undershirts for the special occasion.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
McIlory, now with two green jackets in his closet, is embarking on his fifth PGA win at Quail Hollow this week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Raising the bar on fabric research, Moorer paired technical wools or cotton chenille with silk, and introduced the rare and naturally soft yak fiber to the outerwear range.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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While presidents have the authority as the commander in chief to conduct certain strategic military operations on their own, the Constitution vests Congress with the power to wage war.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Power said members of the Detective Division responded to the scene and found several bullet holes on the outside of the building as well as several expended shell casings in the parking lot.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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Small said investigators found at least six spent shell casings on the 1200 block of North 42nd Street from a semi-automatic weapon or weapons.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Some rest their coats, bags and umbrellas on the empty chair next to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s MVP for the second year in a row, is a prodigious wearer of fur coats without irony and sunglasses indoors.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Given its high transmissibility, infectious disease experts recommend that healthcare workers dealing with Ebola patients wear head coverings, as well as goggles, masks or face shields, gloves, gowns and even rubber boots.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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The package, which passed the Senate on May 11, would create new restrictions on federal immigration agents, including a ban on face coverings and new options for residents to sue federal agents for violating their rights.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Up close, the vast expanse of the human skin resembles an unknown landscape, maybe similar to the lunar terrain, with craters and elevations in the form of minuscule blemishes, hairs, and cutaneous eruptions.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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This tolerance is equivalent to the width of two human hairs.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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