as in resources
available money
the fancy sports car I wanted to buy for myself was beyond my pocket
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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 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 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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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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Recent Examples of pocket
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Haven Tents Some of the Spectre's other features include multiple mesh interior pockets; an internal ridgeline for hanging flashlights, bags, etc; an external gear sling for footwear or whatnot; and the ability to be set up on the ground, with third-party trekking poles providing support.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In school districts like Palo Alto Unified and Santa Clara Unified, property tax revenue is relatively high, so those school districts receive minimal state funds and get to pocket the property tax revenue.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
It’s designed with an exterior front zip pocket plus an interior zip pocket and back slip pocket to keep things like your phone, wallet, etc. neat and organized.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Haven Tents Some of the Spectre's other features include multiple mesh interior pockets; an internal ridgeline for hanging flashlights, bags, etc; an external gear sling for footwear or whatnot; and the ability to be set up on the ground, with third-party trekking poles providing support.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Verb
Visitors can face up to $3,100 in fines for pocketing sand, pebbles, stones or shells.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In school districts like Palo Alto Unified and Santa Clara Unified, property tax revenue is relatively high, so those school districts receive minimal state funds and get to pocket the property tax revenue.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
Noun
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The space consists of two levels—one for dancing and one for dining at small cocktail tables.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On Kiawah Island this week, golf took the backburner as global leaders in sports and top financial minds gathered for an exclusive thought leadership conference.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Women often lose income, take on the bulk of caregiving, and carry the invisible labor of rebuilding a life, while men complain of the long-tail financial consequences of alimony, support payments, and assets split down the middle.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Still, the move represents another case of leaders stifling the tools of the minority and deferring to Trump.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Semiconductor stocks that have struggled on fears that tariffs could stifle demand for many consumer products and slow the economy also jumped.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Coop is fired from his high-profile finance job, starts stealing from his wealthy neighbors to keep up his lifestyle, chaos ensues, and get your popcorn ready.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When Myers arrived at the shed, Mahdi attacked, shooting him nine times, pouring diesel fuel on his body and setting him on fire before stealing his police truck and multiple guns, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without Hughes performing at the absolute apex of his powers, this team didn’t stand a chance.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This defiant position cannot stand—not if the rule of law is to survive.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There were little tiny water bubbles around each of them.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Gone are most of the toggle switches (and the little safety protrusions that accompanied them) on the dashboard, with the exception of one for changing between drive, reverse, and neutral, plus another to switch between drive modes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Anunoby, who also finished with 23 points in Game 1, was tasked with making Cunningham feel a presence as swallowing as Madison Square Garden was on Saturday night.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Not all dogs are natural swimmers, and salt water can present risks if swallowed.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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