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as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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Recent Examples of jackets
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Under the rotunda in the Cannon building, veterans — young, old, some with visible disabilities and all wearing military jackets— held a flag-folding ceremony to honor the American troops who have died in the current conflict.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Crew members could also switch into matching powder-blue shorts and shed their pleated jackets for just polo shirts.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The young men present were dressed in utilitarian T-shirt and jean combos; the women wore tweed blazers, Moncler puffers, leather jackets, and multicolored suede Adidas sneakers.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Don’t pack away your umbrellas and rain jackets yet, Boise.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Light jackets are needed for the morning commute.
—April 20, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Teyana Taylor nd Iman Shumpert made a statement - literally - with their matching moto jackets for their secret 2016 wedding.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
With a win this week, Scheffler would be the first player in tournament history to win three green jackets in his first seven career starts, eclipsing the record of eight shared by Arnold Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
The collection spans prints and silhouettes inspired by the Hollywood legend’s style, including halter neck dresses, bustier tops, cropped jackets and capri pants.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Under the rotunda in the Cannon building, veterans — young, old, some with visible disabilities and all wearing military jackets— held a flag-folding ceremony to honor the American troops who have died in the current conflict.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Crew members could also switch into matching powder-blue shorts and shed their pleated jackets for just polo shirts.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The young men present were dressed in utilitarian T-shirt and jean combos; the women wore tweed blazers, Moncler puffers, leather jackets, and multicolored suede Adidas sneakers.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Don’t pack away your umbrellas and rain jackets yet, Boise.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Light jackets are needed for the morning commute.
—April 20, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Teyana Taylor nd Iman Shumpert made a statement - literally - with their matching moto jackets for their secret 2016 wedding.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
With a win this week, Scheffler would be the first player in tournament history to win three green jackets in his first seven career starts, eclipsing the record of eight shared by Arnold Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackets
Noun
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Raising the bar on fabric research, Moorer paired technical wools or cotton chenille with silk, and introduced the rare and naturally soft yak fiber to the outerwear range.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Constitution vests the administration of elections in the states, though Congress can pass laws pertaining to elections.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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While presidents have the authority as the commander in chief to conduct certain strategic military operations on their own, the Constitution vests Congress with the power to wage war.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investigators found two shell casings matching those found at the crime scene in the car’s cupholder.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Police found 18 casings inside, 11 outside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The winter coats are being stowed away for their hibernation and your summertime wardrobe is ready for a refresh—and that includes your footwear.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite layering and wearing protective head coverings, the director repeatedly suffered sunstroke.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This will lock in moisture and help lay down any remaining stubborn, frizzy hairs sticking up from your braids.—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Use a spoon to scrape out any fibrous fuzzy hairs.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Jackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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