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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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2
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
Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Her son helps clip succulents and pick pumpkins and in the past his friends have gotten involved in helping assemble the gift bags.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Empowerment Plan was founded in 2012 to provide jobs to people experiencing homelessness creating coats that turn into sleeping bags.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
These informed different iterations of down jackets and puffy pants, as well as fun accessories such as scarves, hats, bags and blankets — all spotlighting Raxxy’s knack for 3D constructions, geometric patterns and bold color schemes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead of stuffing the extra duvet covers between your sweaters, consider shopping retailers that house their linen sets in durable canvas bags, like Cozy Earth.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
At the airport, the driver wrestled our bags to the curb and was gone.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Her son helps clip succulents and pick pumpkins and in the past his friends have gotten involved in helping assemble the gift bags.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Empowerment Plan was founded in 2012 to provide jobs to people experiencing homelessness creating coats that turn into sleeping bags.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
These informed different iterations of down jackets and puffy pants, as well as fun accessories such as scarves, hats, bags and blankets — all spotlighting Raxxy’s knack for 3D constructions, geometric patterns and bold color schemes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead of stuffing the extra duvet covers between your sweaters, consider shopping retailers that house their linen sets in durable canvas bags, like Cozy Earth.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
At the airport, the driver wrestled our bags to the curb and was gone.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Testing found the highest levels of phthalates in coffee sold in cans, followed by pods and finally bags.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
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Start at La Bee da Loca for honey bee finds, then head to The Bear & The Blade for handmade outdoor goods, like wax canvas pouches and birch boxes.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sprout Organics has initiated a voluntary recall for one lot of its Sweet Potato, Apple and Spinach baby food pouches.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Linebacker Cole Christiansen’s wife, Morgan, also shared her game-day fit that included one of the clear-plastic purses the Chiefs gifted the team’s WAGs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading to shop more high-quality purses from Quince from $80.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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The agent then grabs Moreta-Galarza and forces her several feet down the hallway and into a wall.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pros Leaf raking is quiet, so there are no time constraints; Collecting leaves manually not only avoids disturbing neighbors or wildlife, is also does not cause air pollution.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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So, that leaves two positions, and there’s a good chance they’ll be filled by offseason acquisitions.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vince spoke on how his game centered around his competition wins and being able to do successful damage control.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Werewolf American Pub invites fans to watch with game sound on, free shots every time the Padres scores and $2 house beers for an hour after the game if the team wins.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The HydroJug Traveler also earns praise for the leakproof design.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to Variety, each celebrity contestant earns approximately $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two episodes.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carolina has a league-worst two sacks — and one of those was by Turk Wharton on a Drake Maye scramble Sunday for no gain.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, there were also some negatives and a lack of quick decisions that resulted in far too many sacks.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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