1
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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2
as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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3
as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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as in small
of a size that is less than average
a pocket dictionary
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2
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 resources
available money
the fancy sports car I wanted to buy for myself was beyond my pocket
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Recent Examples of pocket
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
At Intuit Dome, the team pockets all revenue from ticketing, premium, sponsorships and non-NBA events.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Fidget blankets are small quilts covered with different textures and things like ribbons, buttons and pockets that help people keep their hands busy while also providing sensory stimulation.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pocket
Verb
Copen United showed a new range of digital print options for pocketing, waistband and linings.
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The anti-pocket prejudice in women’s clothing runs deep.
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Even in those regions, however, some pockets of the housing market remain unapproachable.
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Maia’s horrified to realize that the bag was stolen; Tallulah’s mostly just annoyed she got caught.—
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Before his imprisonment, Chacón was arrested in 2024 on a domestic violence charge and, in 2025, was accused of stealing merchandise at a Walmart.—
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Overall, though, Joseph's fleet bounced back enough to stifle the tight end for the rest of the half, as Bowers finished with just one catch on three targets.—
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Lean also refuted claims that bipolar disorder stifles creativity.—
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
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There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.—
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By late March, a financial opportunity could arise.—
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By late March a financial opportunity could arise, April brings more blessings, this time for your personal life, with a side of groundbreaking innovation.—
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Real-time scenario detection adjusts system resources automatically.—
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Development of Greenland’s mineral resources is challenging because of the island’s harsh climate, while strict environmental controls have proved an additional hurdle for potential investors.—
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Instead of swiping like the MetroCards, OMNY Cards are just held to a digital card reader for processing.—
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While navigation is active, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the trip menu.—
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Both are on a mission, handing out flyers for Luis’ missing daughter, Mar, swallowed by the seemingly endless nomadic rave culture.—
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Despite its charm, it hasn’t been swallowed by the tourist surge that defines nearby Lake Tahoe.—
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“Pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocket. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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