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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
In 2024, after a decade, California bagged the top spot with 57 companies on the list, while Texas and New York tied in second with 52 companies each.
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The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Trey Gudoy bagged an RBI double and a run scored in the second inning.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Acemi bagged the Acta Student Award for the experiment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Pre-cut produce and bagged salads cost more, spoil faster, and may carry health risks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Villa’s captain is in the form of his life, having bagged a brace in that second leg against Forest.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The food comes in either canned or bagged and boxed packaging.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Hussain, who was picked by Kolkata in 2024 but didn't play, bagged Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first over and took three late wickets, including Rajasthan top-scorer Donovan Ferreira on 69 off 44 balls.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
On day two, the vehicle remained intact and the gang of four researchers bagged 14 more samples of damp, chocolatey marsh dirt.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Trey Gudoy bagged an RBI double and a run scored in the second inning.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Acemi bagged the Acta Student Award for the experiment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Pre-cut produce and bagged salads cost more, spoil faster, and may carry health risks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Villa’s captain is in the form of his life, having bagged a brace in that second leg against Forest.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The food comes in either canned or bagged and boxed packaging.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Hussain, who was picked by Kolkata in 2024 but didn't play, bagged Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first over and took three late wickets, including Rajasthan top-scorer Donovan Ferreira on 69 off 44 balls.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
On day two, the vehicle remained intact and the gang of four researchers bagged 14 more samples of damp, chocolatey marsh dirt.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagged
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The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench, Erica Wheeler scored 10 and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The Wolves won Game 6, 3-2, and Game 7, 4-3, in enemy territory to advance to the 2026 Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Grant Taylor earned his second save by striking out the side in the ninth inning as the White Sox evened the three-game series with Philadelphia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Staged at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, the musical is in its third run on Broadway — and earned 11 Tony nominations, including for best revival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Her long-term partner, Rich Paul, recently poked fun at his lady love's musical prowess while being interviewed on the Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin podcast.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The 14-day relative strength index has also just poked above the 50 level for the first time since late February.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Running back Jonathon Brooks, who is returning from back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, caught a pass across the middle from Young and blazed down the field through traffic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The Knicks trailed, 81-52, when Wembanyama’s elbow caught Towns in the chin, resulting in a flagrant foul.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Reece Chadfield achieved the feat at an event held at Stockton Cricket Club in northeast England on May 24, according to an announcement from the British Eating League, which hosted the competition.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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If dangerous logistics and supply runs can be achieved using cheap autonomous electric vehicles, the costs of losses become more acceptable.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Software engineers have largely reaped the benefits of AI agents, but workers in other roles have been slower to adopt the technology.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The steel company was awarded General Motors’ (GM) Supplier of the Year for 2025 earlier in the month, and has reaped the benefits of elevated steel prices from the spring.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Bagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagged. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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