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
After the onset of COVID-19, in 2020, the industry began to flourish, pocketing $16 billion in profits that year.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketing
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The material achieves this by reacting strongly with the battery electrodes and suppressing processes that generate hydrogen.Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Research has shown that suppressing emotional expression leads to poorer conversation quality and a reduced sense of connection.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Federal authorities have accused him of accepting at least $10,000 in cash in an envelope from Owens.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Generally, those neurons control skeletal muscle activity, including walking, breathing, speaking and swallowing, according to the National Institutes of Health.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Epinephrine injections, or EpiPens, are reserved for people with severe allergic reactions — such as trouble breathing or swallowing — which can sometimes be life-threatening.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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There’s a sweet spot between swiping to bring up your open apps menu and swiping up gently to launch the taskbar.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Art was right behind her, swiping the scalpel through the air, trying to cut her.William Earl, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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Fintech companies and their partners must collaborate closely with regulators to develop standards that protect consumers without stifling innovation.Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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These outdated practices are slowing down your teams, stifling progress and ultimately costing you money.Patrick Reynolds, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Suicidal ideation has already been added as a possible side effect in the product information for two drugs containing finasteride — Propecia and Proscar.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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In the context of a season, enduring poor results early on—like the recent away defeat against Lille in the Champions League—could bring the side back down to earth, offering some key learnings and fuelling an upswing in form for the business end of the campaign.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In this digital era where bespoke touches are the norm, such refinement not only delights but also deepens connections and fosters enduring loyalty.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Pocketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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