as in resources
available money
the fancy sports car I wanted to buy for myself was beyond my pocket
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as in small
of a size that is less than average
a pocket dictionary
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as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
his pocket involvement in the company was minimal
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as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
she casually pocketed the note from his desk to read later
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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Recent Examples of pocket
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Republicans blast Harris' handling of economy Walz said Harris would prioritize lowering the cost of living for families and putting money back in people’s pockets.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
With a yield like that, mainstream investors might think VZ holders have been happily pocketing payout hike after payout hike.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
For the game at Arrowhead Stadium, Brittany wore a cozy custom denim set, with EB Denim Dario Extra Baggy jeans (with a No. 15 on the back pocket), a white EB Denim Curve Rib Tank and the EB Denim Domenico Bomber Jacket on top (with Mahomes and No. 15 on the back).
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Republicans blast Harris' handling of economy Walz said Harris would prioritize lowering the cost of living for families and putting money back in people’s pockets.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021
Verb
The massive shopping event events tonight, October 13 and today's your last chance to pocket rare savings on some of this year's most-popular products.
—Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
With a yield like that, mainstream investors might think VZ holders have been happily pocketing payout hike after payout hike.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocket
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The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of resources with SEC financial reporting experience.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to limited resources and lack of financial staff with accounting expertise.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Researchers trained rats to jog on a treadmill To scientifically measure that observation, researchers captured two dozen vampire bats from Belize and trained them to use a small treadmill typically used to measure the metabolic rates of rats.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Walia similarly expressed concerns about the financial aspect of the project.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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If a child’s family has financial constraints, Second Wind Fund covers the cost of 12 to 20 therapy sessions.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Junior linebacker Jared Ibarra and senior safety Emmanuel El Shaddai Hill highlight a defense capable of stifling top attacks.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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These employees say the lack of AI adoption is stifling their productivity.Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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At a glance, Fitzgerald played well enough as a rookie to enter next year as the favorite for starting shortstop, hitting 15 homers, stealing 17 bases and posting an .831 OPS over 96 games.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Here's why At one point he’s basically indentured to almost comically evil thieves, who force him to crawl through small spaces in the rubble to steal for them.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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As of September 2024, property crime stands at 52 incidents per million rides, marking a slight decline but still considerably higher than in previous years.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 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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Be warned, though: make some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs, because this little city has a whole lot to offer.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Last month, the White House confirmed that North Korea—a country with few allies and little money—had sent thousands of soldiers to join Russia in its war against Ukraine.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include a sore throat from tissue irritation, bad breath caused by thriving bacteria, and sometimes difficulty swallowing, if the stones are big enough.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Cherished memories — photo albums, family heirlooms, and tokens of love — swallowed by floodwaters and carried miles away, are now reduced to mere fragments and discarded amid the wreckage.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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