as in haves
a wealthy person
argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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Recent Examples of deep pockets
The damage from Melissa’s strong winds and deep pockets of flooding rain will be worsened by the storm’s incredibly slow speed.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Paramount is aided by Larry Ellison’s deep pockets and close ties to the White House, which has criticized Comcast’s Brian Roberts but is also friendly with Discovery’s éminence grise, John Malone.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Why haven’t the Mets used Steve Cohen’s deep pockets more in trades?
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The pull-on sweatshirt features a half-zip design with a large, slouchy collar that adds visual appeal to an otherwise simple outfit, while the pants are made travel-friendly with an adjustable elastic waistband and deep pockets.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Luckily, this microfiber sheet set solves that problem thanks to deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 16 inches high.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Being the commissioner of any league is a hard job, but with WNBA job comes with extra challenges—including bosses at the NBA and a divide among ownership between those with billions who want to step on the gas and those who have been there for years, but don’t have endlessly deep pockets.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Your hoodie should feature functional, deep pockets that can accommodate chilly hands or your wallet and keys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Paramount is aided by Larry Ellison’s deep pockets and close ties to the White House, which has criticized Comcast’s Brian Roberts but is also friendly with Discovery’s éminence grise, John Malone.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Why haven’t the Mets used Steve Cohen’s deep pockets more in trades?
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The pull-on sweatshirt features a half-zip design with a large, slouchy collar that adds visual appeal to an otherwise simple outfit, while the pants are made travel-friendly with an adjustable elastic waistband and deep pockets.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Luckily, this microfiber sheet set solves that problem thanks to deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 16 inches high.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Being the commissioner of any league is a hard job, but with WNBA job comes with extra challenges—including bosses at the NBA and a divide among ownership between those with billions who want to step on the gas and those who have been there for years, but don’t have endlessly deep pockets.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Your hoodie should feature functional, deep pockets that can accommodate chilly hands or your wallet and keys.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
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This is not a problem of haves versus have-nots.—
Eric Snoey,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Focused on education, its mission is to make quantum technology more widely understood among venture capitalists.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Deep pockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20pockets. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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