1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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2
as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in left
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 won
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 earned
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bagged
The professor is among the trio who recently bagged the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks that opened new paths for clean energy and environmental applications.
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Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Specialized bagged mixes can take the work out of creating your own blend.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
Weld County Investigators said the leaves were left in a secure area to dry, then bagged, weighed and booked into evidence.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
One team found and bagged, as evidence, a black glove.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Sabine Payer of Austria, who kicked Ledecka out of the contest, bagged a silver medal.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The 19-year-old made his debut with 20 minutes left to play at Molineux, and bagged his first assist before the final whistle blew.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Days out from his first Super Bowl, Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has already bagged the biggest win of his life.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
For both order types, groceries will be bagged and customers will be charged a small fee for the bags used.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Specialized bagged mixes can take the work out of creating your own blend.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
Weld County Investigators said the leaves were left in a secure area to dry, then bagged, weighed and booked into evidence.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
One team found and bagged, as evidence, a black glove.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Sabine Payer of Austria, who kicked Ledecka out of the contest, bagged a silver medal.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The 19-year-old made his debut with 20 minutes left to play at Molineux, and bagged his first assist before the final whistle blew.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Days out from his first Super Bowl, Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has already bagged the biggest win of his life.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
For both order types, groceries will be bagged and customers will be charged a small fee for the bags used.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagged
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, blood was pouring out of Good’s left ear immediately after the shooting, and tissue protruded from the left side of her head, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported last week.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Moroney, who sang covers, grabbed her guitar and riled up the crowd.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The woman, who is listed as a current or former girlfriend of Fleming’s, first petitioned for a court order against him in January 2025, alleging that Fleming had grabbed her by her scarf and used it to choke her, and threatened her for spreading rumors about him.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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This was the first time the United States has won gold in men’s hockey since 1980, and the third time ever along with 1960.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last June, his stop from Alvaro Morata won Portugal the Nations League title over Spain.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ferree — a 19-year-old product of the United Soccer League’s now-defunct San Diego Loyal SC program — earned the start with Pablo Sisniega serving a one-game suspension and CJ dos Santos still recovering from a broken cheekbone sustained last July.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The poll’s methods were misleading but earned countless headlines nonetheless.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Just before halftime, Hoffmann poked a loose ball ahead to midcourt, beat a Vernon Hills player to the ball and raced to the basket for a layup to give the Rams a 21-13 lead.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Later, outside of Guthrie's home, Tucson resident Lupita Tello poked the dirt with a sharp metal rod soldered to a handle.—
Helen Rummel,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The good boy's sprint was caught by the photo finish camera.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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The body camera footage has caught social media's attention since being released, with clips from the video circulating on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, garnering thousands of views.—
Ryan Hansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The all-analog recording, pressed in flamenco-red 180-gram vinyl, was mastered and produced by Impex Records, whose LPs have achieved collector status among jazz connoisseurs.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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This warmth can be achieved by using a seedling heat mat.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Mustangs have reaped the benefits.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The 8-part series also explores the commodification of water, which has reaped billions of dollars for big companies while creating shortages for ordinary people.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Bagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagged. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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