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as in cash
slang
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I'd buy that watch, but I don't have the jack right now
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as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a Portuguese ship flying the national jack
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as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the streets of the old seaport were once full of jacks, harlots, and other dockside denizens
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Recent Examples of jack
His winning cards were a jack, queen and king of diamonds.
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Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Noah Smith, Tyler’s head flag football coach and Karen Smith’s husband, said the West Orange High junior is a jack of all trades who plays whatever position is needed to help the team win.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
Another hit is the Mediterranean, which features Italian squash, Greek olives, spinach, onions and three cheeses (Monterey jack, feta and ricotta).
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The left edge holds the power connector, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, an HDMI monitor port, and an audio jack.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
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Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Noah Smith, Tyler’s head flag football coach and Karen Smith’s husband, said the West Orange High junior is a jack of all trades who plays whatever position is needed to help the team win.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
Another hit is the Mediterranean, which features Italian squash, Greek olives, spinach, onions and three cheeses (Monterey jack, feta and ricotta).
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The left edge holds the power connector, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, an HDMI monitor port, and an audio jack.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
Noun
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As an bonus, this would save the cash taking unnecessary detours to the federal government to pay bureaucrats, some of whom Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) suspects to be curiously well-off indeed.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The company terminated its $5 million revolving line of credit in January 2024 and expects its cash and cash equivalents to be sufficient to fund operations through 2025.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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The race offered fans enough excitement to cherish, featuring ten caution flags.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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After walking out of a prison near Seoul, Yoon waved, clenched his fists and bowed deeply to his supporters who were shouting his name and waving South Korean and U.S. flags.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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And that was done mostly wordlessly in a drugged stupor, so that was always going to be a challenge, not to just be the boring guy falling asleep.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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But why is this all-American team of highly accomplished sailors, generously funded with Tommy Hilfiger on board, struggling?—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The rebels have targeted over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors.—
Graham Underwood,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The pool quickly became a family affair and a huge part of Haggerty’s childhood.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hosted by logger Jared Douglas, who risks life and livelihood to harvest the most massive – and valuable – timber on Earth.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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But having seen much violence and death in his years as a logger, he’s tormented by the sense that darkness is following him around and some kind of punishment is coming his way.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Now, the coins divide perfectly, but still one coin remains.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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At the end of an X video on the death of his colleague, Jones also tries to sell coins and supplements which are on his website.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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With no streamer or network picking it up, the film found a home with Tom Ortenberg’s theatrical banner Briarcliff Entertainment.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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People gathered later Wednesday near Istanbul’s police headquarters, carrying posters of the mayor and banners with his photo around their shoulders.—
Mehmet Guzel and Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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