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as in pouches
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 purses
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in leaves
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 wins
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bags
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Her bags are already packed, buddy.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Aid workers bring them food, water, phone chargers, sleeping bags, and, sometimes, medical help, all of which are legal to provide.
—Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Nester showed jurors photos of an empty pill bottle sitting on Eric's nightstand the night of his death and bags of marijuana gummies he was known to use regularly.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
To travel smarter and safer on your next trip, keep scrolling to shop seven crossbody bags and backpacks that pickpockets are no match for.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The issue surfaced after a consumer complaint about small pieces of metal found in one of the bags.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The Fendi logo bags contributing to the beginnings of a winning trend for luxury brands in the 1980s.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
Right now, Apple AirTags, Vera Bradley bags, Joanna Gaines’ home decor, and Ninja kitchen appliances are up to 70 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Day bags When venturing out for the day, Banks suggests bringing a bag to hold a water bottle, a rain jacket, and an extra layer.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2025
Shop spacious totes like the Station and City bags for under $165, plus small, packable crossbody bags with plenty of room for all your everyday essentials.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Noun
There’s Jacob Elordi and his suite of Bottega Veneta, Fendi, and Burberry bags in every size, shape, and weave going.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Her bags are already packed, buddy.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Aid workers bring them food, water, phone chargers, sleeping bags, and, sometimes, medical help, all of which are legal to provide.
—Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Nester showed jurors photos of an empty pill bottle sitting on Eric's nightstand the night of his death and bags of marijuana gummies he was known to use regularly.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
To travel smarter and safer on your next trip, keep scrolling to shop seven crossbody bags and backpacks that pickpockets are no match for.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The issue surfaced after a consumer complaint about small pieces of metal found in one of the bags.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Below, check out more surprisingly inexpensive Amazon bags under $35.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The Fendi logo bags contributing to the beginnings of a winning trend for luxury brands in the 1980s.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
Right now, Apple AirTags, Vera Bradley bags, Joanna Gaines’ home decor, and Ninja kitchen appliances are up to 70 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Day bags When venturing out for the day, Banks suggests bringing a bag to hold a water bottle, a rain jacket, and an extra layer.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2025
Shop spacious totes like the Station and City bags for under $165, plus small, packable crossbody bags with plenty of room for all your everyday essentials.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
Noun
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The interior has a main compartment for clothing, two side pouches for shoes, two small left-side pockets, and one long left-side pocket for extras.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of those handy organizational pouches, this Mini Zipper option is available for less than $100.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Items available at the event include formal attire, jewelry donated by Claire’s, purses, shoes and makeup, according to a YWCA Elgin website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear but can have no more than one pocket.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Enraged, John grabs the ring from Carolyn’s finger.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Billie jumps from the second floor, injuring her foot, but Chee grabs her.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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That leaves Pernetti as the only candidate without any experience working with the NFLPA.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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These observations are anecdotal for Los Angeles County, as the department traditionally sets up its mosquito traps at the beginning of March and leaves them out until about after Thanksgiving, Kluh said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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No other team has had more than five multi-goal comeback wins this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Teresa jeans deliver an on-trend silhouette that’s tailored yet wide-leg, plus a subtle—but appreciated—lifting and smoothing effect that wins shoppers over again and again.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The designation, which Anthropic will fight in court, could become a serious problem for the startup, which earns its revenue through enterprise software sales to companies that might currently or one day want to work with the military in some capacity.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Young, who had a career-best 12 sacks, is entering the final season of his rookie contract and is eligible for an extension.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Referring to the sacks, Straughter recently showed visitors a cotton pick sack suspended from the gallery’s tall ceiling.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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