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as in cash
slang
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I'd buy that watch, but I don't have the jack right now
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as in flag
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 sailor
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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Recent Examples of jack
The New Deal did jack split to restore the economy to 1920s-level norms.
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Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There's a hardware mute switch on one side, with USB-C inputs (power and connection) and a stereo headphone/speaker jack.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Lenovo's port selection is limited to two Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports, one on each edge, plus a 3.5mm audio jack on the left edge.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Here’s how to easily connect both wired and wireless headphones to your TV:
Wired headphones:
Check for a 3.5mm jack: Most TVs, especially older models, have a headphone jack located on the back or side panel.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
There's a hardware mute switch on one side, with USB-C inputs (power and connection) and a stereo headphone/speaker jack.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Lenovo's port selection is limited to two Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports, one on each edge, plus a 3.5mm audio jack on the left edge.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Here’s how to easily connect both wired and wireless headphones to your TV:
Wired headphones:
Check for a 3.5mm jack: Most TVs, especially older models, have a headphone jack located on the back or side panel.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack
Noun
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The state gave them until July 2024 to return the cash, but the deadline came and went.WPEC Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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After Barca struggled to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, however, who were Flick's only two summer signings, this prompted the need for a cash injection in the form of the $102 million (€100 million) sale of VIP boxes in the new Spotify Camp Nou once its renovation has been finished.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 9 a national day of mourning and ordering flags to half-staff for 30 days.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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An occasional scything wind flapped the flags flying at half-staff.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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And because Geoff was more concerned about the other people, like this guy, Don Ohlmeyer — Geoff in this movie is kind of an amalgamation of two people.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The rules can be very different for a young guy versus a crafty veteran.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The late former president may have served honorably as a sailor, but his instincts as president were to shrink and deprioritize America’s naval forces.Steven Wills, National Review, 11 Jan. 2025
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Despite influencing multiple books and movies, in many ways, the sailors' real-life tale is even more harrowing.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Murphy, 28, is now the most experienced one in the pool with 20 caps.Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Step aside, Moo Deng:Watch this baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia just before Christmas Iris gave birth to Poppy in the zoo's hippo enclosure indoor pool.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Knott’s, however, gave the ride, one that moves in its flume at a relatively brisk pace, a narrative about turn-of-the-century loggers, showing the world that thrill rides could carry a story.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
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Trash and recycling collection is fifth most dangerous job in the US, after loggers, fishermen, aircraft pilots, and roofers.Michael Hardy, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2018
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Some stars task Mario with collecting 100 coins which are accrued by exploring the world, hitting coin boxes, and defeating enemies.Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Attendees will purchase food from local vendors, drinks and access to kids activities such as a giant slide and bounce house with festival coins.Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of Them Days’ studio, Sony Pictures Entertainment—which released the film under its Tri-Star Pictures banner—follows more of a set pattern.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Cynthia Robertson could be forgiven for feeling that the banner was aimed at her.Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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