1
as in suppressing
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
pocketed my anger and just let the insult pass
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2
as in stealing
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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3
as in accepting
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
pocketed his wife's messy habits
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Recent Examples of pocketing
With that change, the design team also extended the tapering in the inner frame to improve flexibility upon ball impact to improve pocketing performance by 6%.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But the crooks are pocketing thousands of dollars while the target is still stuck with the timeshare.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
The Commanders were elated at their unbelievably good fortune, pocketing an unforgettable win in a big-stage game that may have huge ramifications in the NFC playoff picture two months from now.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Hospitals can then charge insurers a higher price, pocketing the difference.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
And that starts with not pocketing more of their money for ourselves.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
After the onset of COVID-19, in 2020, the industry began to flourish, pocketing $16 billion in profits that year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But the crooks are pocketing thousands of dollars while the target is still stuck with the timeshare.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
The Commanders were elated at their unbelievably good fortune, pocketing an unforgettable win in a big-stage game that may have huge ramifications in the NFC playoff picture two months from now.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Hospitals can then charge insurers a higher price, pocketing the difference.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
And that starts with not pocketing more of their money for ourselves.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
After the onset of COVID-19, in 2020, the industry began to flourish, pocketing $16 billion in profits that year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketing
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This legislation would ensure defendants can quickly end meritless, speech-suppressing lawsuits in federal court and recover their legal costs.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In this way, Bon upends conventional thought to ask what if concrete infrastructure supports nature rather than suppressing it?Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bird flu symptoms in humans include typical flu-like symptoms such as eye redness, sore throat, runny nose, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, body aches, fatigue, trouble swallowing or fever.Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The longest ever captured in Florida measured 19 feet, and biologists have documented a 16-foot snake swallowing a 77-pound deer.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Automatic Downloads section, turn on App Updates by swiping the button to the right.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Start with a hook that makes someone want to keep swiping.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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But those constraints can be stifling, often forcing advertisers to stick to predictable storytelling beats that have worked in the past, resulting in ads that can feel generic.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, maintaining strong security without stifling innovation is always a pressing concern for both organizations and governments.Rizwan Jan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her legacy of fostering creativity lives on through the House’s enduring dedication to the art form and to the evolution of women’s voices in the industry.Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tracing its roots from Chicago’s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music’s enduring presence.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Pocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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