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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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Recent Examples of jacket
Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Get the perfect jeans, loafers, kitten heels, white T-shirt, white button-down shirt, and two great jackets.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?
—Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
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Noun
Copy Garner by layering this plaid button-down under a pair of fall-friendly overalls, or style it as a standalone top or lightweight jacket.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Get the perfect jeans, loafers, kitten heels, white T-shirt, white button-down shirt, and two great jackets.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Model Jacquelyn Jablonski wore a vintage Ralph Lauren jacket her mother had thrifted.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?
—Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
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The bodywork, which is in great part a highly complex aerodynamic sheath, is made entirely of carbon-fiber.Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Corticosteroid injections, also called steroid injections and cortisone injections, can be injected into the tendon sheath at the base of the affected finger.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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These subtly slim joggers are the perfect swap for my chamois on the drive back home—soft, stretchy, and stink-resistant, thanks to their 85 percent merino wool construction.Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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There are wool shackets ideal for layering atop turtlenecks, bodysuits to place beneath fall dresses, oversized sweaters to wear over, well, everything, and buttery-soft tank tops to add a buffer between mohair and skin.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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This must work hand-in-hand with a clear definition of the authorities vested in each member of the respective teams.Chris Kille, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Trump’s team claims that Congress never vested the attorney general with the power to appoint Smith.David French, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024
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The third model separates itself with a platinum casing and different face design, including a large-format date and a dial tracking the moon phase and the day of the week.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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The recall notice says the wire may rub on other components near the engine, wearing down the wire's outer casing which could lead to a short circuit and a loss of electrical power with little or no warning.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
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For example, this Cider coat can easily elevate an otherwise casual look.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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He’s got pantyhose on, no top, no shirt, a fur coat, and the hair is curled.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this month, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the city would re-enforce the 1983 mask ordinance, which bans people from wearing face coverings in public, in an attempt to combat gun violence.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
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An orange icing dip and partial covering in neon sprinkles add to the Halloween-y look.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Black eyes, dark hair, Han is blocking the exit, standing with his hands on his hips, like a big fat X.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Higher doses for women can cause side effects including acne, excessive body hair and even body odor.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Today, below market rate housing programs offer permanent housing to low-income households at the organization’s Cupertino location, while the onsite food market and Park-It Market mobile food pantry provide food to WVCS clients.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Issues important to him include criminal justice reform and advocating for affordable housing.Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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