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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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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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Showalter drops from a standing position and rams his knee into Hardy’s neck, smashing the other man’s face into the street and then pulls the bag free.
—Nathan Pilling
updated July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Steve Madeley, New York Times, 17 June 2025
At auction, high-quality, second-hand Birkin bags with a unique provenance fetch much more.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2025
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Noun
The most useful detail in the video is the killer’s bag, featuring the logo of cybersecurity company Bridge Data Network.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Showalter drops from a standing position and rams his knee into Hardy’s neck, smashing the other man’s face into the street and then pulls the bag free.
—Nathan Pilling
updated July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Verb
If Tete moves on from Craven Cottage, then another club could bag themselves a fiery full-back on a free.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 17 June 2025
At auction, high-quality, second-hand Birkin bags with a unique provenance fetch much more.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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The pouches also share much of the same appeal as vapes, at least relative to their tobacco-laden cousins.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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All three states have implemented plans to provide lockable cell phone pouches that students can use during instructional hours. Arkansas, however, may be implementing a more thorough ban soon.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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And the doll carries a blue purse that can be used to carry other essential supplies or snacks on the go.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Bags big and small should also be an obligatory purchase, since there’s a wide selection of crossbody purses, hobo bags, and big carryalls on sale.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Nearby, police found another pitbull, Lucky, in a wet kennel that was bound shut with five leashes, her hip bones protruding.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Their feet protrude, white and enormous, from their grey-green uniforms like tree-branches from which the bark has been stripped.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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To find your nearest 7-Eleven and grab a free Slurpee, search the store locator on 7-Eleven's website.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Commission leader Thomas Bullitt later left Kentucky and did not return.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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Exiting at nearly 3:40 a.m., Hill left the crowd inspired and electrified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Verb
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What’s better than buying winning lottery jackpot tickets?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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After a second-place finish in District 6-5A, the Mustangs won four playoff series, finishing the season with a 25-13 record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Powell’s strategy to wait for more economic data earned the ire of President Donald Trump.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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My years in publishing had trained me to believe that personhood would have to be earned, like a gold star or a promotion, which was more likely just a title change with no raise.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Kelly started 11 games at defensive end for the Knights last season, leading the team in sacks (5.5), tackles for loss (9.5) and fumbles forced (three).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Davis already looks the part of a college defensive lineman at 6 feet 4 and 270 pounds and had a productive junior season at DeSmet with 46 tackles, 9 sacks and 18 tackles for loss.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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