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
After scoring 31 points on Wednesday in a quarterfinal win over Black Hills State, Reeves bagged just 16 points against Lander.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
After a sluggish first period, Milan bagged two goals in as many minutes to secure the result over Torino.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Adolescence‘s awards streak continues after the Netflix series bagged six nominations at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
For much of the next hour, Best carefully bagged and logged each of the man’s belongings, including a white rock of fentanyl.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026
With series five just around the corner, Chelsea’s visit is likely to be a big deal for a show that has already bagged 10 Primetime Emmy awards.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Trust me, this curler bagged me Toby, the barely verbal trad husband of my dreams.
—Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Every item of Ilana’s clothing is bagged as evidence.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
This is actual soil, scraped up by machines, hopefully sifted to remove rocks, and then bagged.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
After a sluggish first period, Milan bagged two goals in as many minutes to secure the result over Torino.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Adolescence‘s awards streak continues after the Netflix series bagged six nominations at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
For much of the next hour, Best carefully bagged and logged each of the man’s belongings, including a white rock of fentanyl.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026
With series five just around the corner, Chelsea’s visit is likely to be a big deal for a show that has already bagged 10 Primetime Emmy awards.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Trust me, this curler bagged me Toby, the barely verbal trad husband of my dreams.
—Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Every item of Ilana’s clothing is bagged as evidence.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
This is actual soil, scraped up by machines, hopefully sifted to remove rocks, and then bagged.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagged
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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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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Shamet was fouled on the play and missed the and-one free throw, but second-year backup big man Ariel Hukporti grabbed the offensive rebound to create a second shot opportunity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Walmart grabbed 23% of the market share last year, the same as in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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But this isn’t about the batters — not even the one who blasted a grand slam that won a fan $25,000.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Wednesday’s win in Miami, the Celtics have now won 17 of their least 20 games against the Heat (including the 2024 first-round playoff series between the two teams that Boston won 4-1).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Thorns forward poked the ball through and Ball kicked her leg into Wilson’s path, taking her down inside the box.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Heavily hit, the Dannebroge caught fire and then exploded.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Bagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagged. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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