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
Check for stains, fading, rips, odors, and mold before bagging up these items.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
And, while a true L4 self-driving consumer car might sound like more of a concept than a reality, Tensor received certification to operate in fully autonomous mode on California roads in 2020 and is rapidly bagging big contracts.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
On the live front, Stray Kids have also been bagging bar-setting numbers.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2025
Many are brown-bagging it or chasing deep discounts at traditional fast food chains.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
And, while a true L4 self-driving consumer car might sound like more of a concept than a reality, Tensor received certification to operate in fully autonomous mode on California roads in 2020 and is rapidly bagging big contracts.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
On the live front, Stray Kids have also been bagging bar-setting numbers.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2025
Many are brown-bagging it or chasing deep discounts at traditional fast food chains.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagging
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management inspected it and found a pipe protruding from a berm, leaking water where it’s not supposed to go.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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They’re typically installed above kitchen sinks and provide more light than standard windows, but their protruding design adds weight and insulation considerations.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Thomas then appeared to quickly lunge at Leon, swiftly grabbing and lifting him up before body slamming the suspect to the ground.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Ravens under the cover of darkness, essentially leaving the entirety of the franchise in the city.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indian markets are under pressure across assets, with stocks, the rupee and bonds all weakening, leaving investors banking on the budget to reset sentiment.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tangible goals include achieving zero plastic use in all guest rooms and implementing innovative systems like ice storage for energy efficiency and grey water water reuse for conservation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cannon-Grant was well-known in activist circles in Boston, earning numerous awards, including Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonian of the Year award and a Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us award, both in 2020 amid nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only seven units are market rate while the remainder are reserved for residents earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the area median income.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Their second goal came on a play that McLellan still felt postgame should have been overturned for goalie interference, with Dylan Strome seemingly poking a puck out from under Gibson’s glove and scoring on a wraparound.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spillman seemingly didn’t mind poking fun at her age, hitting the comedic beat again in the November episode that featured the finalists.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Many eventually settled in North Beach, or Little Italy, and wound up catching salmon in the summer and crab in the winter.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Laferriere tied the score just over two minutes later by taking Perry’s pass from behind the net and catching Hofer off the left post.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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After quitting football, Zator threw himself entirely into wrestling for his senior year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some lifestyle changes support your heart health and help keep your heart working properly, such as eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising, and quitting tobacco.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagging. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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