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
As for his hit podcast – which has included appearances from his friends in between the biggest names in entertainment, including multiple appearances with his new pal Glen Powell as well as Charli XCX and Joe Jonas – Shane is bagging bigger guests than ever.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Building the next Spotify Momentum – and the ability to constantly iterate – often comes down to bagging cash to scale.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Remove leaf litter, but consider mulching leaves instead of raking and bagging them to add nutrients back to the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
But soon after bagging six kittens and beating them against the trunk of a tree, their mothers become pregnant again.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Building the next Spotify Momentum – and the ability to constantly iterate – often comes down to bagging cash to scale.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Remove leaf litter, but consider mulching leaves instead of raking and bagging them to add nutrients back to the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
But soon after bagging six kittens and beating them against the trunk of a tree, their mothers become pregnant again.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagging
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To add to the hilarity, one of the dachshunds appeared to have chewed through a couch cushion and somehow gotten stuck inside it, with its head and legs filmed protruding through the torn fabric.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The early word was that the protruding pair was a customized version of Adidas Adistar Cushion 3 sneakers made specifically for Williams.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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For years, younger generations have flocked to big cities for better job opportunities, leaving a dwindling elderly population in rural villages.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Six Central and North American teams scratched, leaving Cuba to qualify.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chasing young shoppers has long been job number one in fashion — but actually catching them has never been so hard.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Marion had the breakout game, catching all three of his targets for 116 yards and a 61-yard touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte Moore has made her first statement hire since quitting the BBC to join The Crown producer Left Bank.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ariana Grande is opening up about nearly quitting music.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Bagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagging. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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