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as in pouch
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
she carries her towel and other supplies to the beach in a bright, colorful bag slung over her arm
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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items
she keeps her keys, phone, and wallet each in separate compartments in her bag so that she always knows where they are
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in to leave
to give up (a job or office)
if the supervisor says one more nasty thing to me, I'm going to bag this stupid job
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as in to win
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
bagged a full fellowship at one of the nation's leading universities
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bag
Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The zipper also does not span the entire top of the bag; rather, it is inset about an inch on each side, where a pair of clip-down flaps allows the bag to take on less of a tote shape and more of a boxy profile.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Still, Everton have bagged a potential superstar.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
As part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, Fu introduced a nationwide plastic bag charge in 2023 and a beverage-container recycling program that will begin in 2026.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The zipper also does not span the entire top of the bag; rather, it is inset about an inch on each side, where a pair of clip-down flaps allows the bag to take on less of a tote shape and more of a boxy profile.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Wayne had bagged a good ram about 3 o’clock that after noon, then had worked until dark lowering the ram down a series of cliffs and ledges on the north end of Bennett Mountain.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Still, Everton have bagged a potential superstar.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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Organic baby food company, Sprout Organics, initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of its Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach food pouches on September 16, 2025.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each was topped off with the brand's mainstay accessories, focusing on a new barrel shape bag and a rounded frame pouch, which also came in mini size as a necklace.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Vera Bradley Outlet Ultralight Convertible Crossbody This versatile purse can be worn as a crossbody, sling, or shoulder bag, and the interior has two slip pouches and one zipped pocket to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This lore drop about the legendary warrior-chief is a withering tease for Kōnane, a once-ubiquitous pastime that was carved into stone slabs across the islands, some of which still protrude from the ground.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the article, Sanderson reported the location of the ship, so that other sailors could steer clear of the protruding masts.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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On third-and-9 from the 50, Murray threw a contested pass that receiver Zay Jones couldn’t grab.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thomas grabbed her husband’s ashes and some cash before trying to rescue her German shepherd, Storm, her companion of more than six years.—
Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 win Saturday gave them a two-game lead in the American League West, a division the Astros have won in each of the past seven 162-game seasons.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both wins in the series came at Boulder, however.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bueckers earned 70 of 72 votes, with Washington’s Sonia Citron receiving the remaining two.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Williams is fourth in tackles (15), second in sacks (1 1/2), third in tackles for loss (three) and second in passes defended (two).—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Schwesinger finished with nine tackles and one sack.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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