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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
The New Deal did jack split to restore the economy to 1920s-level norms.
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Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There's a hardware mute switch on one side, with USB-C inputs (power and connection) and a stereo headphone/speaker jack.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Lenovo's port selection is limited to two Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports, one on each edge, plus a 3.5mm audio jack on the left edge.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Here’s how to easily connect both wired and wireless headphones to your TV:
Wired headphones:
Check for a 3.5mm jack: Most TVs, especially older models, have a headphone jack located on the back or side panel.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There's a hardware mute switch on one side, with USB-C inputs (power and connection) and a stereo headphone/speaker jack.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Lenovo's port selection is limited to two Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports, one on each edge, plus a 3.5mm audio jack on the left edge.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Here’s how to easily connect both wired and wireless headphones to your TV:
Wired headphones:
Check for a 3.5mm jack: Most TVs, especially older models, have a headphone jack located on the back or side panel.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
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With the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets also in pursuit, the Phillies will need to be ready to pony up some serious cash for the southpaw.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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After Barca struggled to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, however, who were Flick's only two summer signings, this prompted the need for a cash injection in the form of the $102 million (€100 million) sale of VIP boxes in the new Spotify Camp Nou once its renovation has been finished.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 9 a national day of mourning and ordering flags to half-staff for 30 days.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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As part of the declaration, Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days following Carter's death.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Ann Walter worried women would 'hate' her Abbott Elementary character for becoming 'kind of a hoe’ The next season of Sunny hasn't premiered yet, but have you guys already shot the crossover?Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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And because Geoff was more concerned about the other people, like this guy, Don Ohlmeyer — Geoff in this movie is kind of an amalgamation of two people.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The late former president may have served honorably as a sailor, but his instincts as president were to shrink and deprioritize America’s naval forces.Steven Wills, National Review, 11 Jan. 2025
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Despite influencing multiple books and movies, in many ways, the sailors' real-life tale is even more harrowing.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Murphy, 28, is now the most experienced one in the pool with 20 caps.Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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An answer came back: river water had been getting underneath the neighbor’s swimming pool and needed to be drained daily lest the pool itself float away.Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Knott’s, however, gave the ride, one that moves in its flume at a relatively brisk pace, a narrative about turn-of-the-century loggers, showing the world that thrill rides could carry a story.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
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Trash and recycling collection is fifth most dangerous job in the US, after loggers, fishermen, aircraft pilots, and roofers.Michael Hardy, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2018
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Some stars task Mario with collecting 100 coins which are accrued by exploring the world, hitting coin boxes, and defeating enemies.Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The probability Higgins returns feels as much like a 50-50 coin flip as any decision.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Stocks could be in store for another banner year in 2025, according to Deutsche Bank.Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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An excerpt from our conversation is later in this newsletter. ECONOMIC INDICATORS While 2024 was a banner year for the stock market, 2025 is off to a much slower start.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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