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as in pouches
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
she carries her towel and other supplies to the beach in a bright, colorful bag slung over her arm
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as in purses
a container for carrying money and small personal items
she keeps her keys, phone, and wallet each in separate compartments in her bag so that she always knows where they are
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in leaves
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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as in wins
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bags
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
With continued use, the eye gel can help reduce crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eye area, smooth out under-eye bags, and even brighten up the area for a more awake-looking glow.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
In recent years, against an uncertain economic backdrop, shoppers have reached for trash bags and dishwasher pods during Prime Day, in addition to the usual favorites like Instant Pots and Echo smart speakers.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
After their team’s 2-0 upset of Belgium at Al Thumama Stadium, many fans stayed in the stands with blue bags and cleaned up.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
In garbage bags and boxes, the agents carted away nearly everything that wasn’t bolted down and some things that were, such as the large flatscreen monitors in the conference room.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Masa can be found in some 2,500 stores across the country—and is launching next month at Target’s California stores and nationwide at Whole Foods in August—and parent company Ancient Crunch is selling 500,000 bags of chips every month at $13 a bag.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
After 10 bags, the $68 annual membership is repaid through Trashie rewards, the site says.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Anne Hathaway played the main character, an aspiring journalist who bags a job at a major fashion magazine, despite having no interest in fashion herself.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Cleaning bags up costs real money.
—Max Dametz, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Below, check out more surprisingly inexpensive Amazon bags under $35.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The Fendi logo bags contributing to the beginnings of a winning trend for luxury brands in the 1980s.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
The penthouse suite has a wraparound balcony with a full-sized dining table and hot tub, but even the smaller studios have balconies and kitchenettes and all rooms have powerful Dyson hairdryers, pod coffee machines, complimentary beach bags, and Aesop bath products.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
With continued use, the eye gel can help reduce crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eye area, smooth out under-eye bags, and even brighten up the area for a more awake-looking glow.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
In recent years, against an uncertain economic backdrop, shoppers have reached for trash bags and dishwasher pods during Prime Day, in addition to the usual favorites like Instant Pots and Echo smart speakers.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
After their team’s 2-0 upset of Belgium at Al Thumama Stadium, many fans stayed in the stands with blue bags and cleaned up.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
In garbage bags and boxes, the agents carted away nearly everything that wasn’t bolted down and some things that were, such as the large flatscreen monitors in the conference room.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Masa can be found in some 2,500 stores across the country—and is launching next month at Target’s California stores and nationwide at Whole Foods in August—and parent company Ancient Crunch is selling 500,000 bags of chips every month at $13 a bag.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
After 10 bags, the $68 annual membership is repaid through Trashie rewards, the site says.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Verb
Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Anne Hathaway played the main character, an aspiring journalist who bags a job at a major fashion magazine, despite having no interest in fashion herself.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Cleaning bags up costs real money.
—Max Dametz, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Below, check out more surprisingly inexpensive Amazon bags under $35.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
The Fendi logo bags contributing to the beginnings of a winning trend for luxury brands in the 1980s.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
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Cellphones were found inside pouches specially designed to block radio frequencies to keep them from being tracked.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Federal regulators are allowing sales of unapproved e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.—
Leana S. Wen,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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The Miami Police Department reminds people heading to the festival that only clear bags will be allowed — no purses, backpacks, fanny packs or camera bags.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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This small suede shoulder bag, contrary to the name, is actually quite spacious and fits a generous amount of my essentials that similarly sized purses in my closet cannot.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kennedy then pins the snake’s head and grabs it by the mouth, avoiding any potential venomous bites.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Davis grabs two suitcases off the belt, pulls out a handheld computer that looks like an extra-rugged iPad, and scans the bar codes on the luggage tags.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Automating the routine layer of any job — the retrieval, the scheduling, the mechanical assembly — leaves behind work that requires judgment, creativity and autonomy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Hair tinsel is also offered, and everyone leaves with a swag bag.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Whoever wins the primary is expected to prevail in the general, as the state currently leans Democratic in nonpresidential elections.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Thus, a team that wins the lottery will have its second-round pick slotted 46th, and the team picking 16th will also have pick 31.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Johnny's Gold Brick Johnny's Gold Brick earns its reputation without trying to impress anyone.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Families could also consider a 529 college savings plan, a custodial account for minors under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as UGMA and UTMA, and, if a child earns income, a Roth individual retirement account.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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As a junior, Williams recorded 101 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and five sacks, earning First Team All-Area honors.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Still, all but Verse (7 ½ sacks last year) are untried.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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