1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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2
as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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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
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4
as in achieving
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 earning
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bagging
Knowing how to get something without being seen asking for it, then bagging it and moving on to the next slice of their demands has become an art form for them.
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Millman, his wife and their teenage daughter are barely getting by on his two part-time jobs, one bagging groceries, the other helping homebound seniors.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Try bagging the park’s summits, such as Nevada’s second-tallest mountain, Wheeler Peak, at 13,064 feet.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Novices soon discover that bagging a wild turkey is no simple task, and veteran hunters often fail to score.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Millman, his wife and their teenage daughter are barely getting by on his two part-time jobs, one bagging groceries, the other helping homebound seniors.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Try bagging the park’s summits, such as Nevada’s second-tallest mountain, Wheeler Peak, at 13,064 feet.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Novices soon discover that bagging a wild turkey is no simple task, and veteran hunters often fail to score.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagging
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Two walks loaded the bases, and Jahmai Jones gave the Tigers a 5-4 lead with a single, leaving the bases still loaded with no one out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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But they are not usually recalled—that is, brought home immediately and leaving the office vacant—at the beginning of a new president’s term, and Rubio’s move suggested that some sort of political vetting was being applied to career diplomats.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Jamie received the Trustees’ Award for achieving the highest cumulative grade point average over the past four years at LJCDS.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The biggest hurdle is achieving Federal Aviation Administration certification.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In 2022, drivers for food delivery platforms Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash, and Relay were revealed by New York’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to be earning half their income in pay, and half in tips.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Compared to Florida’s other high-earning workers, Rodrigues and Kamoutsas also make the most relative to the median pay of their departmental colleagues.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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In partnership with Underdog, a popular daily fantasy sports (DFS) and pick'em betting platform, Brooks revealed a one-of-a-kind board game poking fun at SGA.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Plenty of skilled directors can manipulate tension and fear while still poking us toward nervous laughter.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Fish is from Abolobi, who partners with fishermen using responsible, ethical fishing methods, catching only non-endangered species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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In Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens earned full marks for catching the rusty Carolina Hurricanes off guard and piling up four quick goals on the way to a 6-2 win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The degree can be completed without moving, quitting or betting the family finances on a brand name.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Two people quitting with only 11 days left.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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“Bagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagging. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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