1
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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2
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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
In the finale of Hulu’s Chad Powers, the cat is finally out of the bag — sort of.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, in the win over Italy in the Round of 16, the USA was led by Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Chremanschi, who bagged a brace, scoring in the 15th and 93rd minutes, while the third goal was provided by San Jose Sharks player Niko Tsakiris, who scored in the 79th minute for Team USA.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Fertilize Smart—Root Support Over Growth Garden centers are filled with bags of 'lawn winterizers'.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
In the finale of Hulu’s Chad Powers, the cat is finally out of the bag — sort of.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Apple is reportedly also planning to bag the streaming rights of Formula 1, the motorsport, from ESPN.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, in the win over Italy in the Round of 16, the USA was led by Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Chremanschi, who bagged a brace, scoring in the 15th and 93rd minutes, while the third goal was provided by San Jose Sharks player Niko Tsakiris, who scored in the 79th minute for Team USA.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouches Another one that stays in my zippered compartment is this waterproof phone pouch.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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From there, Harvey accessorized the low-key getup with black oversize cat-eye sunglasses from Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta’s black mini pouch.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The honor, presented annually by the Association for the International Diffusion of French Art to an artist who is French or living in France, is accompanied by a €35,000 ($38,000) purse.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Oct. 2025
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Avoid pillowcases with large holes that can allow dust to enter, and choose light colors since dark colors and designs may bleed onto leather purses or clothing and stain them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Spider-y lash extensions protruded from her lash line, reaching to the bottom of her brows; a thin wing of black liner was drawn from the outer corners of her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The protruding bracket behind the air guide appears to be a cable guide, and the box behind the cable guide is a three-drive cage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Asian restaurant joins what has become an increasingly attractive section of Meridian for grabbing food.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Clinton years and the 1990s, defined by continuous domestic economic growth and headline-grabbing scandals, were a time when liberal idealism was so strong that Aaron Sorkin wrote a show about it.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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After September’s move, Kalshi traders quickly repriced the rest of 2025, concentrating on a two-cut scenario (October and December) and leaving a tail for only one more cut or, less likely, a larger November–December adjustment.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, October 25, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Until this year, people with lower incomes — earning up to about 150% of the federal poverty level, or roughly $23,500 for an individual — could sign up for ACA coverage at any time, not just during open enrollment.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each film has earned critical acclaim on the festival circuit.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The 6-foot-4, 309-pound lineman played in eight total games for the team over the past two seasons, producing 15 tackles, a QB hit and a half-sack.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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