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
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The high-rise, barrel-leg style is flattering on most body types, and the angled pockets at the front add a subtle design detail that makes these corduroys look expensive.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Ron Howard’s film at the moment isn’t, allowing Universal to pocket some decent money from a lot of $3.99 rentals.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
That means lower drug costs, and more money back into the pockets of Americans with Medicare.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The high-rise, barrel-leg style is flattering on most body types, and the angled pockets at the front add a subtle design detail that makes these corduroys look expensive.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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
When polls close this week on the longest presidential campaign ever recorded, corporate America could pocket a potential quarter trillion in future untaxed profits should Donald Trump return to the White House.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Ron Howard’s film at the moment isn’t, allowing Universal to pocket some decent money from a lot of $3.99 rentals.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
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Tools and resources to support you There are many tools and resources out there designed to support entrepreneurs.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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Its economy is smaller than Vermont’s, and its military consists of three hundred volunteers.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Movies about straight relationships are able to run both stars as leads, while movies about gay romance must shunt half the central couple down to supporting, which arguably results in a smaller awards-season profile.Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Companies like Walmart, Toyota, Goldman Sachs and Mattel—all clients of ours—provide access and financial support to high-quality child care centers on-site at their home office campuses and manufacturing plants or provide access to a child care center in their local communities.Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bureaucracy has also stifled innovation even when its military utility is obvious.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who avoid conflict breed mediocrity and stifle innovation and creativity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis When The Davenports was released in 2023, the Davenport sisters stole our hearts.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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With 20 seconds left, Conard had the ball, but Maddy stole the ball, then hit two free throws to seal the win.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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The chupacabra was also reported in other places, including parts of the U.S., where it was described as a small creature standing on four feet, looking like a hairless dog.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The lazy naturals are folks who don’t want to compromise the integrity of their curls but can’t stand the thought of long washdays and laborious maintenance.Annie Blay, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, leaders have little confidence in their performance management systems, according to Gallup.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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But there is little doubt about their offense, which rarely loses the ball and averages 43.3 points per game, second-best in the country.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In a game where a D-man on the other side put up two, seeing the team’s two most skilled defencemen finish with zero shots each and losing their minutes at five-on-five is a tough pill to swallow.Omar White, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Huskies were also swallowed up on the boards, getting out-rebounded 25-16 in the first half and allowing 11 second-chance points to the Irish.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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