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as in flags
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 sailors
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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Noun
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When do flags fly at half-staff?—
Alex Groth,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024 -
But there were also beach balls, cheers, flags and fireworks.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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These guys have weeded out the mid-range jumper in favor of ultra-efficiency on and off the ball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Opt for one of 10 private suites with plunge pools and personal chefs.—
Meagan Drillinger,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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Guests can choose from accommodations with private balconies, swim-up access, or their very own plunge pools.—
Meagan Drillinger,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fans gave up and drew national attention for paying planes to circle the stadium with derisive banners.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Annoying banners, intrusive pop-ups, and disruptive video promotions will no longer get in the way of binge-watching, doomscrolling, gaming, or even (believe it or not) doing homework.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Low Testosterone May Lead to Serious Conditions As males and females age, testosterone naturally decreases.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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The 10 victims — six females and four males between 16 and 20 years old — were taken to various local hospitals.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Legend has it that in 1836, Queen Victoria walked into the gentlemen-only Reform Club in central London to order a drink.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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The gentlemen, however, are finding their footing again.—
Alison Edmond,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Jacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacks. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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