Synonyms of bagging

bagging

verb

present participle of bag

1

as in protruding

to extend outward beyond a usual point

the shirt bagged at the waist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protruding
• poking
• bulging
• projecting
• swelling
• pouching
• bunching
• billowing
• jutting
• standing out
• ballooning
• pouting
• overhanging
• bellying
• sticking out
• starting
• pooching
• extending
• beetling
• inflating
• stretching
• lengthening
• expanding
• dilating
• distending
• mushrooming
• snowballing
• elongating
• doming
• blowing up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracting
• shrinking
• compressing
• condensing
• constricting

2

as in grabbing

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

bagged a deer while hunting last weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbing
• catching
• snatching
• seizing
• capturing
• getting
• snagging
• trapping
• landing
• nabbing
• snaring
• netting
• hooking
• nailing
• corralling
• rapping
• collaring
• grappling
• copping
• taking hold (of)
• snapping (up)
• glomming
• holding
• clutching
• nobbling
• grasping
• roping
• arresting
• securing
• apprehending
• detaining
• gloving
• gripping
• lassoing
• clasping
• cornering
• kidnapping
• abducting
• baying
• entrapping
• haltering
• entangling
• rending
• latching (on or onto)
• meshing
• wresting
• fastening (on)
• fisting
• ensnaring
• enmeshing
• spiriting (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• discharging
• releasing
• freeing
• liberating
• dropping
• loosening
• unhanding

3

as in leaving

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaving
• quitting
• chucking
• abandoning
• giving notice
• retiring (from)
• resigning (from)
• vacating
• stepping down (from)
• stepping aside (from)
• dropping out (of)
• throwing up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• staying (at)
• hiring (out or on)

4

as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

bagged a full fellowship at one of the nation's leading universities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieving
• winning
• attaining
• gaining
• making
• scoring
• obtaining
• hitting
• getting
• garnering
• securing
• logging
• capturing
• acquiring
• landing
• carrying
• procuring
• realizing
• tying
• drawing
• ringing up
• clocking (up)
• matching
• racking up
• approaching
• chalking up
• notching (up)
• excelling
• topping
• touching
• equaling
• amounting (to)
• meeting
• surpassing
• rivaling
• outdoing
• beating
• measuring up (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• losing
• failing (at)
• falling short (of)

5

as in earning

to receive as return for effort

bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earning
• winning
• reaping
• gaining
• making
• garnering
• getting
• obtaining
• securing
• attaining
• landing
• acquiring
• capturing
• realizing
• procuring
• carrying
• achieving
• drawing
• bringing in
• pulling down
• knocking down
• scoring
• coming by
• netting
• accomplishing
• accumulating
• grossing
• amassing
• clearing
• occupying
• catching
• regaining
• annexing
• recapturing
• remaking
• notching (up)
• taking over
• reacquiring
• racking up
• picking up
• reattaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• paying
• giving
• granting
• according
• forfeiting
• yielding
• giving up
• relinquishing
• surrendering
• parting (with)
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bagging

The hunter who understands something about grouse eating habits and where to look for preferred foods improves his chances at bagging ol’ ruff. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Not for the first time, Messi carried Inter Miami on his shoulders to help his club make an appearance in the shortlist — single-handedly bagging all eight of the goals represented by the MLS side. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026

For delicate items, like patent leather shoes or belts, wrap them in a clean pillowcase or soft cloth before bagging to avoid direct pressure from other frozen goods. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Despite challenging climates, producers employ unique techniques like bagging grapes to cultivate quality. — Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Allow grass clippings to remain in place on the lawn when mowing rather than bagging and removing them. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Instead, experts recommend bagging the plants and throwing them in the trash. — Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Then comes raking the clippings, bagging them up, and hauling them to the garbage. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026

One of the worst moments was bagging up Weston’s clothes and giving them to police for sniffer dogs to use. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 4 June 2026