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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
Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond receiving Gail’s grandmotherly guidance, Murstein is also privy to her closet, which contains classic, sophisticated pieces such as cashmere cardigans, silk scarves, and Birkin bags.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Ahead, browse more leather bags from Quince.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Initially known for its footwear range, the LK Bennett brand expanded to include fashion and bags.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
You’ll be greeted by a team of bellhops at the entrance, eager to whisk your bags away, but don’t be surprised if service is slow to the point of nonexistent after that.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the bed were trash bags and duct tape.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry foods typically come in multi-pound bags.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Anne Hathaway played the main character, an aspiring journalist who bags a job at a major fashion magazine, despite having no interest in fashion herself.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Cleaning bags up costs real money.
—Max Dametz, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The company also provided gloves, bags and trash pickers for Sunday’s cleanup.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond receiving Gail’s grandmotherly guidance, Murstein is also privy to her closet, which contains classic, sophisticated pieces such as cashmere cardigans, silk scarves, and Birkin bags.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Ahead, browse more leather bags from Quince.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Initially known for its footwear range, the LK Bennett brand expanded to include fashion and bags.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
You’ll be greeted by a team of bellhops at the entrance, eager to whisk your bags away, but don’t be surprised if service is slow to the point of nonexistent after that.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the bed were trash bags and duct tape.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry foods typically come in multi-pound bags.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Anne Hathaway played the main character, an aspiring journalist who bags a job at a major fashion magazine, despite having no interest in fashion herself.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Cleaning bags up costs real money.
—Max Dametz, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
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Energy drinks and nicotine pouches help people stay alert and sharpen focus when that morning coffee caffeine jolt isn't enough.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Equally enchanting this fashion month were Celine’s colorful leather pouches—particularly in cobalt blue, a trending hue—as seen on Ramya Giangola and Yumi Shin below.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shop everyday purses, travel bags, packing cubes, and more, all for less than $100 each at Amazon.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Bouquets, meanwhile, are receiving the alt-bride treatment, with searches climbing for fuzzy wire bouquets, bouquet purses and flowerless arrangements.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways The skating is what grabs you first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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This evergreen, perennial vine grabs the attention of those looking for an ornamental groundcover.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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That company is a subsidiary of CBD American Shaman, the nationwide retail empire run by Vince Sanders, who claims credit for developing 7-OH, a potent gas station opioid that researchers consider to be more addictive than the kratom leaves it is derived from.—
Matthew Kelly
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Two of those series wins — in 1980 versus Montreal and in 1968 versus Los Angeles — came when the team was still based in Minnesota.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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If any candidate wins 50%+1 on June 2, that’s the final result.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Thomas was productive in college, a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection last year after collecting 6 1/2 sacks and 9 1/2 tackles for loss in 10 games.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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The 2009 Ted Hendricks Award winner and Lott IMPACT Trophy recipient, Hughes led the nation with 15 sacks in 2008.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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