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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
An additional bag of red pills was found in a separate car parked in Steffens’ driveway, police wrote in the affidavit.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
For residents who prefer to bag their leaves, the agency will also collect bags for a limited time during the March collection.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Use a slow-release, granular fertilizer, applying at the rate recommended on the bag or by your local extension office.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
An additional bag of red pills was found in a separate car parked in Steffens’ driveway, police wrote in the affidavit.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
His only previous work experience was bagging groceries at a Food Lion in Winston-Salem.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
For residents who prefer to bag their leaves, the agency will also collect bags for a limited time during the March collection.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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These cinnamon and peppermint pouches smell good to humans and can be placed anywhere in your home or RV.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The appendix is a small pouch branching off the first section of the large intestine.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to its woven look, the purse is reminiscent of far-pricier luxury styles on the market.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rokke is providing financial support to the race, including boosting the race purse by $100,000 to a total of $650,000 and providing $170,000 in support for the 17 Alaska Native villages that serve as checkpoints.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The protruding exterior door handles are easy to grab with heavy gloves on and look good.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Heo re-holstered his Taser, intending to apprehend Best by grabbing or tackling him, Prescott said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the two men struggle with the jammed backdoor, Weisz’s character tosses them both a look before rushing toward the flames to grab her unfinished manuscript, written on legal pads, and dashing out of the cabin just in time.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Late November through May is the dry season there, which means fewer rains to stir up the water—leaving it with some of the clearest visibility for snorkeling and diving all year.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco put on the hardest of sells on to try to keep the talented linebacker — head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch flew to Texas to try to talk him out of leaving — but Greenlaw ultimately chose the Broncos.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Liu, 20, in capturing the gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games last month became the first American woman to win the Olympic gold medal in nearly a quarter-century.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Carter scored 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Kings came back to win after trailing by as many as 20 points in the second half.—
March 10,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Each Derby candidate has only one or two chances remaining to earn one of the 20 stalls in the oversized starting gate at Churchill Downs.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The victory earned back-to-back state titles for Decatur.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Phillips, 26, finished with five sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 53 total tackles in the 2025 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jones will now look to add some depth to a New England pass rush that finished in the bottom third with 35 total sacks.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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