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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
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Video also showed some passengers coming down the slide with what looked to be their carry-on bags.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Images released by Calbee show the new bags in varying shades of gray.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Large storage basket for diaper bags, groceries and more.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Are speed bags only a good exercise for boxers?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
For example, in 2024, luxury lifestyle brand Marc Jacobs saw one of its bags go viral on TikTok–only for demand to outstrip supply.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Worth nothing, Costco is limiting customers to 10 bags each.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Passengers were photographed wearing face masks, and plastic covers on their hair and clothes with their belongings in large plastic bags.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 11 May 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 sun was out, the bags were packed, and a family vacation to Bali was waiting on the other side of a long flight.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Video also showed some passengers coming down the slide with what looked to be their carry-on bags.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Images released by Calbee show the new bags in varying shades of gray.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Large storage basket for diaper bags, groceries and more.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Are speed bags only a good exercise for boxers?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
For example, in 2024, luxury lifestyle brand Marc Jacobs saw one of its bags go viral on TikTok–only for demand to outstrip supply.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Worth nothing, Costco is limiting customers to 10 bags each.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Passengers were photographed wearing face masks, and plastic covers on their hair and clothes with their belongings in large plastic bags.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 11 May 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
Noun
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While lozenges are designed to taste unpleasant, nicotine pouches are often flavored with mint, coffee, cinnamon, or fruit.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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Each attendee at the show received a small piece of a painting in the lockable pouches phones were kept in; some fans have speculated that together, the fragments reveal Bridgers’ next album cover.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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Place purses in chic storage, like this artisan rattan cane storage bin that’s a budget-friendly take on a fancy custom built-in.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Shop more double-duty crossbody bags and clutch purses at Amazon below.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 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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Next, Beth grabs her father's hat, perched on a stand next to the photograph.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, pay attention to what grabs your attention now, because the cosmos could be delivering a message through the most random interaction, TikTok scroll or overheard conversation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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As Raskar explained that in India, digital public infrastructure is leading to a reinvention of payment systems, Rai mentioned the levels of adoption of device technology, which leaves the population more open to apps.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Verb
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Chris Sanon, the Orlando area’s leader in sacks a year ago, played well in his move to linebacker from edge rusher.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Houston recorded eight sacks and hit Allen four other times while throwing to keep him winless in NRG Stadium.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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