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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
Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 1 May 2025
Backpacks range from $105-225, bags are $60-125, and accessories are $16-45.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2016, Gilbert and the guitarist Malachi Greene, 30, kept running into one another at rock shows around the Bay Area and eventually met Moss, who was bagging groceries in Sacramento.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This includes access to pottery wheels, tables, studio tools, glazes, a personal shelf, a 25-pound bag of clay, a discount on workshops and classes and the option to sell work in the gift shop for a commission.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 1 May 2025
Backpacks range from $105-225, bags are $60-125, and accessories are $16-45.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Verb
Volunteers will pick up the debris, bag it and pile the bags so the Overland Park Parks and Recreation crews can pick up and properly dispose of the collected trash.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2016, Gilbert and the guitarist Malachi Greene, 30, kept running into one another at rock shows around the Bay Area and eventually met Moss, who was bagging groceries in Sacramento.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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Make a Baby Yoda pencil pouch, a Hoth snowglobe or a Death Star piñata, and print out various coloring sheets and word searches.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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More importantly, there's a mini pouch attached to the strap that can hold your keys, earbuds, and chapstick.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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Clearly, a proponent of the tiny purse trend all year-round, Sofia Richie Grainge looks ready for a spring picnic.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C, law enforcement officials said Sunday.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those bulges protruding like alien offspring are potato, dozens of layers stacked and compressed into golden squares with crisp edges.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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When the mannequin’s arm came off in the scout’s hands – bones protruding – ol’ Elmer became a nationwide mystery.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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The game ended appropriately with Minnesota’s Naz Reid grabbing an offensive rebound off a Timberwolves missed free throw attempt and hugging the ball like Minnesota hugged this victory.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Decker was walking and pushing his bike when Nelson grabbed his backpack and attempted to detain him.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors accused Read of striking O’Keefe with her SUV then leaving him to die in the snow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors said that Mendoza had abducted Tolleson from her home in north Texas, leaving behind her six-month-old daughter, who was found unharmed by Tolleson's mother the following day.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Baffert, one of only two trainers to ever win the coveted Triple Crown on two occasions, became considered by some an outcast in the horse racing community following the fallout of Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby victory in 2021.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Brunson earned 70 first-place votes, 24 second-place votes, and four votes for third place, hauling in 426 points — 114 more than three-time MVP, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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His debut feature film performance in Michael Curtiz’s Four Daughters in 1938 earned the actor an Oscar nomination.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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Kushi permitted four sacks and 16 pressures on 370 pass-blocking chances.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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But Clowney, who co-led the team with 5.5 sacks last season, could potentially find himself all the way out in Charlotte, as his release would save the team roughly $7.75 million on the salary cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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