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
Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Accrington were not and are not a wealthy club, and Barry paid out of his own pocket to go on a series of courses, including one about the benefits of meditation.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
The Dodgers are making $320 million annually in local TV revenue, while the Marlins are believed to pocket less than $60 million.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The pullover style has a V-neck design, two side-seam pockets, cap sleeves, and silk-like fabric that looks elegant.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Accrington were not and are not a wealthy club, and Barry paid out of his own pocket to go on a series of courses, including one about the benefits of meditation.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 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
American manufacturers responded by raising their prices to $600 and pocketing the difference.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
The Dodgers are making $320 million annually in local TV revenue, while the Marlins are believed to pocket less than $60 million.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 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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With any luck, a little digestive distress will be just a small trade-off for getting past your illness and feeling like yourself again.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lee already had six permanent tattoos –– small ones easily hidden by clothing –– and thought this was a good opportunity to try out a more visible tattoo.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 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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According to financial sources: Skims, which had been out looking to top off its latest fundraising round ahead of a potential initial public offering in the second half, hit pause on the fundraising.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, when leaders insist on perfect solutions, employees become reluctant to share ideas or take necessary risks, stifling innovation.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
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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Tom Richard Santos with John of Sherwood: After the death of Robin Hood, a grieving Little John returns to his ancestral Celtic tribe to protect it from the corrupt Church bent on stealing its land — and to confront the dark truth of his crimes as a Merry Man.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shopping at local, independent bookstores is incredibly important, especially in a community like Opelousas, where Black Pot Bookshop stands as the only bookstore in the city.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chong says the Biden Administration bolstered ties in Asia, which might have contributed to U.S. standing even as countries geared up for a second Trump Administration.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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For starters, the clear formula comes in a cute little bottle that looks more like a serum than tanning drops.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While the brand courts a luxury buyer, the competitive nature of the segment makes a price increase of nearly $500 per month harder to swallow.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The internet found all this smoothie drama a little hard to swallow.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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