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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
Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
When people jump into dumpsters in any other show, they’re met with a soft and welcoming landing on garbage bags that are presumably full of cotton balls and pillows.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Resist the urge to bag them up, as these clippings are rich in nutrients and can be used throughout your lawn and garden in many ways, including as mulch.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Next to her is a bulging Balenciaga mini bag, and a pair of oversized sunglasses on her head are perched atop a mop of jet black curls.
—Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
When people jump into dumpsters in any other show, they’re met with a soft and welcoming landing on garbage bags that are presumably full of cotton balls and pillows.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Verb
Acemi bagged the Acta Student Award for the experiment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Resist the urge to bag them up, as these clippings are rich in nutrients and can be used throughout your lawn and garden in many ways, including as mulch.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
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At this point, the Essence Essential Oil Nasal Diffusers have earned a spot in my travel pouch alongside lip balm, hand sanitizer, and Advil.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The flavor is available in 9-ounce sharing-size pouches.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The Miami Police Department reminds people heading to the festival that only clear bags will be allowed — no purses, backpacks, fanny packs or camera bags.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Nine horses will compete for the $2 million purse.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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After Corbin made his introduction to the Islanders as a whole back at the fire pit, Melanie was the first to grab him for a chat.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Several students testified that Anthony was repeatedly asked to leave the Memorial High School tent before the confrontation escalated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Similar to congressional races, but unlike county-level elections, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November election regardless of whether either candidate wins a majority of the vote.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Edina has won nine straight games since suffering that defeat.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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Rozek allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Rojo just appreciates the redemption Garcia earned.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Last season, Garrett amassed an NFL season-record 23 sacks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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His raw talent yielded him five sacks — tied for most on the team.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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