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as in bag
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
asked the bagger to put all the loaves of bread in the same sack
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2
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
I think I'm ready to hit the sack
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as in to dismiss
to let go from office, service, or employment
he was sacked for showing up late once too often
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Recent Examples of sack
Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Denver's 30 sacks leads the league and is tied with the 2013 Kansas City Chiefs for the most sacks by a team in its first six games of a season (also since 1990).
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Herbert completed 29 of 38 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns and was sacked only once while playing behind an offensive line that was without tackles Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins III because of injuries and top backup guard/tackle Jamaree Salyer, who also was hurt.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Stanford then allowed three sacks on its opening drive and committed back-to-back holding calls on its second drive.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Denver's 30 sacks leads the league and is tied with the 2013 Kansas City Chiefs for the most sacks by a team in its first six games of a season (also since 1990).
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
On 3rd-and-10 from his own 26, Jared Goff was sacked and the Lions punted.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Herbert completed 29 of 38 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns and was sacked only once while playing behind an offensive line that was without tackles Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins III because of injuries and top backup guard/tackle Jamaree Salyer, who also was hurt.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sack
Noun
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The aide ordered his family to pack their bags and go to the defense ministry in the capital’s central Umayyad Square.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two months after hitting the catwalk in a futuristic Balmain design, Cher starred in the French luxury fashion house’s campaign for The Balmain Blaze leather bag.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The unnecessary teensy twin spoilers seem to serve no purpose beyond making loading things into the bed of the truck harder.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pair dated in 2010, and they were filmed in bed together on the spinoff series Kourtney & Kim Take New York.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Louise Trotter for Bottega Veneta and her Intrecciato pouch with feathers woven into the weave was so elevated and chic.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The smallest is a simple 15-by-9-inch packing cube-like pouch with a handle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because alcohol evaporates quickly, the couch should be dry in no time.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Take after the actress and pair it with coordinating beige slacks for an easy monochromatic moment, or throw it on over T-shirts and leggings for running errands or lounging on the couch.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the table next to Captain Purdie’s bunk is what looks like a copper coin, a fringe of glutinous seaweed smothering it to the surface of the wood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sack. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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