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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
Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond receiving Gail’s grandmotherly guidance, Murstein is also privy to her closet, which contains classic, sophisticated pieces such as cashmere cardigans, silk scarves, and Birkin bags.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Ahead, browse more leather bags from Quince.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Initially known for its footwear range, the LK Bennett brand expanded to include fashion and bags.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
You’ll be greeted by a team of bellhops at the entrance, eager to whisk your bags away, but don’t be surprised if service is slow to the point of nonexistent after that.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the bed were trash bags and duct tape.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry foods typically come in multi-pound bags.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 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 company also provided gloves, bags and trash pickers for Sunday’s cleanup.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Beyond receiving Gail’s grandmotherly guidance, Murstein is also privy to her closet, which contains classic, sophisticated pieces such as cashmere cardigans, silk scarves, and Birkin bags.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Ahead, browse more leather bags from Quince.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Initially known for its footwear range, the LK Bennett brand expanded to include fashion and bags.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
You’ll be greeted by a team of bellhops at the entrance, eager to whisk your bags away, but don’t be surprised if service is slow to the point of nonexistent after that.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the bed were trash bags and duct tape.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry foods typically come in multi-pound bags.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 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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And some schools have used other forms of phone restriction that might have different effects than the pouches.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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When not in use, these pouches lie flat and are easy to store.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Shop everyday purses, travel bags, packing cubes, and more, all for less than $100 each at Amazon.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Bouquets, meanwhile, are receiving the alt-bride treatment, with searches climbing for fuzzy wire bouquets, bouquet purses and flowerless arrangements.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 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
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Fans start to notice what's happening about five seconds into it, and then another man comes up behind the fan, grabs him and tackles him into the seats.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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And if no candidate grabs a majority in either of those races, this district’s voters might have to go to the polls four times.—
East Bay Times editorial board,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The Board of Education said in a letter to families that members will identify an interim superintendent who can lead the district after Dorland leaves.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Because that means Wyoming wins and Texas wins.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Congress earns trust by solving problems — lowering costs, improving people’s lives and being transparent.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Walnut Creek resident and photojournalist Manny Crisostomo earns the spotlight too.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Thomas was productive in college, a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection last year after collecting 6 1/2 sacks and 9 1/2 tackles for loss in 10 games.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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The 2009 Ted Hendricks Award winner and Lott IMPACT Trophy recipient, Hughes led the nation with 15 sacks in 2008.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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