bags 1 of 2

plural of bag
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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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bags

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bag
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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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Recent Examples of bags
Noun
D4vd then placed the bags into the front trunk of his Tesla – the cadaver bag on top – leaving the body to decompose, according to the prosecution. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Keep scrolling to shop more slip dresses, flats, and bags inspired by Katie Holmes now. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The retailer has pulled some bags of Marketside Bagged Iceberg Salad and Shredded Iceberg Salads, the company said in a statement to USA TODAY. Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 July 2026 The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale features plenty of worthy discounts on crossbody bags, totes, and fanny packs to keep your belongings close by on the go. Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026 The best storage system to prevent yellowing is 100 percent cotton zippered cubes or hanging bags. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Heavy blankets, sleeping bags, a ground cloth, an auto cushion, and a pillow are all necessary equipment. Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026 Bostonians with ties to Cape Verde wore the country’s flag on bags, shawls, and most popularly, soccer jerseys during a City Hall flag raising Sunday to celebrate the archipelago nation’s 51st Independence Day. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026 Check out Italian leather bags, a chic summer dress, and twill work pants, from $35. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Verb
Drizzilicious took their already-craveworthy birthday cake mini rice cakes and added a patriotic twist with their America’s 250 Anniversary Edition bags. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Give your hefty designer bags a break from the sand and swap in this summer-friendly alternative instead. Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
Noun
  • Rabin helped oversee the FDA’s investigation into applesauce pouches contaminated with lead in 2023.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • The Examination asked the FDA three times to say what Zyn pouches are made of, but the agency didn’t respond.
    Matthew Chapman, STAT, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • These charming pieces include spacious totes that can also serve as a personal item when flying, chic crossbody bags, and statement-making purses like this seashell bag.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Bags big and small should also be an obligatory purchase, since there’s a wide selection of crossbody purses, shoulder bags, and more, on sale.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • The company said its proprietary data asset grabs millions of live data points across tens of thousands of factories and suppliers.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Objects d’art In the living room, a vintage motorcycle immediately grabs visitors’ attention.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Marazzi leaves his wife, Lois, his sons Brian and Richard, and their families.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Successive Copa America wins in 2021 and 2023, either side of the 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar, have brought Lionel Messi and Co global admiration.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • If Spain wins, Yamal would become the third-youngest player, behind Pele and Italy’s Giuseppe Bergomi, to start and win a World Cup final (while teammate Cubarsi, some six months older, would become the fourth-youngest).
    Sean Gregory, Time, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • In addition, England earns a larger share of the tournament prize money — $2 million more — with the third-place team taking home $29 million and the fourth-place team getting $27 million.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Recommendation capital is the cumulative trust a company earns when customers, employees, partners and communities voluntarily advocate on its behalf.
    Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • At Missouri last season, was 10th in FBS in quarterback pressures (54) and tied for 16th in sacks (nine).
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Fortunately for the Chargers, third-year edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu recorded a career-high 13 sacks and 23 quarterback hits and earned Pro Bowl honors.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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