grab bag
noun
1
: a receptacle (such as a bag) containing small articles which are to be drawn (as at a party or fair) without being seen
2
: a miscellaneous collection : potpourri
Examples of grab bag in a Sentence
Congress has proposed a grab bag of tax cuts.
the festival featured a grab bag of independent films from widely disparate genres
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But from there, the tracklist becomes a real grab bag of beatmakers.
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Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 17 June 2026
Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe.
—Joe Weisenthal, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The Flaming Grill has a grab bag of flavors.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
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Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 17 June 2026
Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe.
—Joe Weisenthal, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The Flaming Grill has a grab bag of flavors.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
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“Grab bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grab%20bag. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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