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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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2
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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Showalter drops from a standing position and rams his knee into Hardy’s neck, smashing the other man’s face into the street and then pulls the bag free.
—Nathan Pilling
updated July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
For a special occasion, try it out with some pearly accessories—the Simone Rocha bag this person styled the outfit with is an excellent option.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The most useful detail in the video is the killer’s bag, featuring the logo of cybersecurity company Bridge Data Network.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Showalter drops from a standing position and rams his knee into Hardy’s neck, smashing the other man’s face into the street and then pulls the bag free.
—Nathan Pilling
updated July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Verb
In their win over Suriname, Mexico was led by Cesar Montes, who bagged a brace, scoring goals in the 57th and 63rd minutes of action.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
For a special occasion, try it out with some pearly accessories—the Simone Rocha bag this person styled the outfit with is an excellent option.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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The pouches also share much of the same appeal as vapes, at least relative to their tobacco-laden cousins.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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All three states have implemented plans to provide lockable cell phone pouches that students can use during instructional hours. Arkansas, however, may be implementing a more thorough ban soon.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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And the doll carries a blue purse that can be used to carry other essential supplies or snacks on the go.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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There is also an insulin pump attached to her waist and a special purse accessory that Barbie can use to carry essential medical supplies and snacks on the go.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Nearby, police found another pitbull, Lucky, in a wet kennel that was bound shut with five leashes, her hip bones protruding.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Their feet protrude, white and enormous, from their grey-green uniforms like tree-branches from which the bark has been stripped.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Pick up seasonal staples like this breezy maxi dress and these Crocs recovery slides to comfortably beat the heat, or grab year-round closet staples like these classic Levi’s jeans and this timeless button-down shirt by Gap.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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The series left an undeniable mark on American television history and remains a nostalgic favorite.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Until Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner had won all three of his major singles titles on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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My years in publishing had trained me to believe that personhood would have to be earned, like a gold star or a promotion, which was more likely just a title change with no raise.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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The couple’s announcement came with a carousel of more than a dozen baby-bump photos that earned kudos and compliments from other wives on the team.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In their last three college games, Fiske and Verse combined for 9 1/2 sacks — the Fujiwhara effect.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In fact, after 13 games in 2022, Wyatt had just three pressures, no sacks and no quarterback hits.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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