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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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
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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
Like many of its peers, Windey began its global venture close to home, bagging major orders in Vietnam and Kazakhstan in 2019.
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Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Before your trip, Torgerson recommends bagging your clothing and other items inside of your luggage as an extra precaution.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
From bagging groceries to breaking records Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, broke into the music scene a decade ago while working as a bagger at a supermarket in his hometown of Vega Baja.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
After dancing through bodies in a packed penalty area, Wirtz calmly pulled the ball back for Ekitkike to poke home from close range — bagging his ninth and then 10th Premier League goals of the season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Before your trip, Torgerson recommends bagging your clothing and other items inside of your luggage as an extra precaution.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
From bagging groceries to breaking records Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, broke into the music scene a decade ago while working as a bagger at a supermarket in his hometown of Vega Baja.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
After dancing through bodies in a packed penalty area, Wirtz calmly pulled the ball back for Ekitkike to poke home from close range — bagging his ninth and then 10th Premier League goals of the season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagging
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In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots — going 6-for-6 and grabbing five rebounds in the first half — on the way to 20 points.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cotter received a two-minute penalty for goaltender interference, and Shesterkin and Markström were given two-minute penalties for leaving the crease and five minutes for fighting.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lee Ginsberg is leaving film and television public relations firm Ginsberg / Libby to become an independent awards consultant.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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That has kept most stars from achieving crossover appeal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Churchgoers in the 2000s may remember a time when small groups met up for Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in hopes of achieving a debt-free life.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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In his first full pro season in ’25, the southpaw dominated High-A before earning a promotion to Hartford.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The film was a critical and commercial smash, earning more than $100 million at the box office and scoring seven Oscars including best picture.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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But rather than big Hawaiian swells, these waves were the crashing sounds of social media users poking fun at the look of the upcoming Disney film.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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His father came around the corner in time to see his arms poking up above the rim, a cartoon character in need of rescue.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That inspired some smirks from Boone and Tanner Swanson, the team’s director of catching.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Was quitting school for TV a tough sell for Alcock’s mother?—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the fallout from this event is likely not in the rearview mirror yet due to more than 500 TSA officers quitting during the shutdown, according to DHS.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagging. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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