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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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as in to vest
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Recent Examples of jacket
Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In juxtaposition to Edna’s blue clown costume, Paul wears a red-plaid jacket, one of the first visual choices Harman landed on.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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
Consider, instead, her one-piece jacket and apron skirt combo, which turns to very nearly reveal a flash of backside.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In juxtaposition to Edna’s blue clown costume, Paul wears a red-plaid jacket, one of the first visual choices Harman landed on.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacket
Noun
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Investigators identified him as a suspect, in part, after comparing the DNA profile on the knife sheath to those filed in consumer databases and building a family tree.—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Their most promising piece of evidence was DNA obtained from the Ka-Bar knife sheath found near some of the victims' bodies.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Woolmark said the designs had to highlight merino wool’s versatility, innovative nature and have eco-credentials.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Photographed by David Sims, Vogue, March 2007 Caroline Trentini, facing the team behind The September Issue, wears a wool coat by Versace.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If Strahm pitches 60 innings and passes his physical, the option automatically vests at $7.5 million.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In January, Rooker signed a five-year, $60 million extension through 2029 with a vesting option for 2030.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Knighton says she was shot eight times, not five, based on her injuries, but police only found five casings at the scene.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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The site has been manufacturing the standard Starlink dish, which involves processing raw plastic pellets and aluminum to fashion the hardware’s casing.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On past outings, Rih has also stepped out in looks that paired fanciful fur coats with low-slung jeans and sneakers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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In early February, Swift signaled the style could persevere until summer by pairing a short Charlotte Simone coat with a tank top and shorts that were more on par with New Orlean's outdoor temperatures at the time.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The stadium will be topped by a large covering likened to an umbrella that will improve energy efficiency.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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The products listed in the first round of tariffs for Canada cover a diverse range which includes: cereal, flour, starch and milk products; wood; appliances; rubbers; alcoholic beverages; carpets and floor coverings; wool, cotton and fabric; books; and cork.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Plus, the self-cleaning brushroll effortlessly eliminates stubborn pet hair.—
Cierra Cowan,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dry hair, skin, and eyes Estrogen drops can lead to a loss of water and collagen, which keep your skin moisturized and plump, and contribute to dryness.—
Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lee was among the first generation of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong who started making a fortune from property development between the 60s and 70s, when the city was facing a shortage of affordable housing.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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For students whose family income is $100,000 and below, all of their school expenses will be taken care of including tuition, food, housing, health insurance, and travel costs.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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