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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3
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
Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Each case is eligible for up to $3 million, with attorneys pocketing between 33% and 45% in fees.
—Rebecca Ellis
follow, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
He was also sold on the president’s promise to lower taxes and put more money in Americans’ pockets.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Offensively, Liz Schepers pocketed the game’s first two goals.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Each case is eligible for up to $3 million, with attorneys pocketing between 33% and 45% in fees.
—Rebecca Ellis
follow, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
Noun
The back has functional pockets and is accented with the classic OshKosh logo patch.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
He was also sold on the president’s promise to lower taxes and put more money in Americans’ pockets.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
Verb
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As part of that rally, James Outman entered for Buxton off the bench and immediately stole a base, which manager Derek Shelton made a point to mention.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Police said suspects entered the building and stole multiple bottles of alcohol and money before fleeing.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Academic journals struggled to put out issues, stifled by high printing costs and staff layoffs, scrounging for enough articles to fill their pages and paying subscribers to read them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are those, however, who do not see regulation as a stifling force.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new school is expected to ease a long-standing burden for families living south of Idaho Highway 44.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Freshman wing Clara Bielefeld also stands at 6-4 after arriving from Germany.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, insurance companies — which are always working on complex models to manage the flow of claims, and therefore minimize financial losses — are increasingly using AI to tighten the faucet.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2019, many of the top women's players boycotted the existing professional leagues in a fight for better resources.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Another local tribe, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, is currently contracted by Shea Homes to monitor the site and handle potential disturbances to cultural resources.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In season one, Coop swipes jewelry, expensive wine, designer handbags and more to pay his alimony, child support and to keep up appearances in a neighborhood where appearances are all that matter.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pok swiped clear his glass; new drops immediately streaked across the silicon display.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Duke swallowed an olive the size of my head.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to the notice, botulism can cause symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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