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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Each piece tells a story and honors culture, while allowing women who carry the bags to step into that story themselves.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
In December, a Flushing, Queens bettor became the first New Yorker to win a Powerball drawing since 2020 by bagging a $256 million jackpot.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Though these classics are holding strong, vintage bag styles from the 2000s and 2010s are gaining buzz and resale value.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Each piece tells a story and honors culture, while allowing women who carry the bags to step into that story themselves.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mow your grass to the shortest height your mower will go and bag the clippings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
In December, a Flushing, Queens bettor became the first New Yorker to win a Powerball drawing since 2020 by bagging a $256 million jackpot.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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The partners displayed new automotive-grade NMC 811 multilayer pouch cells.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The bundle includes the gimbal body, AI tracker module / LED fill light, detachable touchscreen remote, tripod-grip, USB-C cable, carry pouch and hex key.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The impressive organizational elements also make this option stand out when compared to standard purses.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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While in Los Angeles, the singer embraced a boho aesthetic, which consisted of a short-sleeve ruffle top and a simple white purse.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sharks are often imagined cruising just beneath the waves, dorsal fin protruding from the dark, ocean waters to alert people of their incoming doom.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Hammer four nails about an inch apart into a cross shape at the center of your board so that the heads protrude at least an inch.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
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Video surveillance from the scene posted online by Fox 11 shows a man lingering near a doorway, quickly grabbing the gift box from a table and running out of the venue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The owner wanted to keep the grab-and-go options previously offered in the space.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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He was charged with felony counts of leaving the scene of crash involving death, driving without a license causing death and resisting arrest, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said that parties involved in the argument were leaving the indoor amusement park when Reed assaulted an employee, unprovoked, while making his way outside.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte forced five Tar Heels three-and-outs, held them to 33% on third-down attempts, and won the time of possession battle.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even there, though, Green Bay’s 11-game winning streak against the Bears came to an end in Week 18 last season.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Italian was in charge of Spurs when Spence joined them in July 2022, a couple of months after his electric performances at right wing-back helped Nottingham Forest earn promotion to the top flight via the Championship play-offs.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mike Bedosky played for Mizzou football from 1989-92, earning two All-Big Eight selections as an offensive guard.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mizzou allowed four sacks on quarterback Beau Pribula in last week’s win.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, Philadelphia signed former Pro Bowl edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who logged 35 tackles, 17 QB hits, nine sacks, and nine tackles for loss last season with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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