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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
Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And many of us turn to microwave bags for convenience and ease.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Researchers found evidence of bags full of rubbish being thrown overboard, identifiable by pile-up patterns on the seabed.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Make individual serving bags and store in the freezer the night before.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
How the Trash Gets There Ocean currents carry lightweight waste like plastic bags from coastlines into the trench, according to the research.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents in the area are being advised to report any suspicious activity, remain calm if approached by an assailant, and report any identifying characteristics, including clothing, bags, or tattoos.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Standard packing cubes Standard packing cubes are fabric bags designed to organize your luggage, but without any compression capabilities.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Right now, Apple AirTags, Vera Bradley bags, Joanna Gaines’ home decor, and Ninja kitchen appliances are up to 70 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Day bags When venturing out for the day, Banks suggests bringing a bag to hold a water bottle, a rain jacket, and an extra layer.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2025
Shop spacious totes like the Station and City bags for under $165, plus small, packable crossbody bags with plenty of room for all your everyday essentials.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Noun
The detective believes Levine saw the bags Palacios was carrying and mistook him for a homeless person.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And many of us turn to microwave bags for convenience and ease.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Researchers found evidence of bags full of rubbish being thrown overboard, identifiable by pile-up patterns on the seabed.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Make individual serving bags and store in the freezer the night before.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
How the Trash Gets There Ocean currents carry lightweight waste like plastic bags from coastlines into the trench, according to the research.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents in the area are being advised to report any suspicious activity, remain calm if approached by an assailant, and report any identifying characteristics, including clothing, bags, or tattoos.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Standard packing cubes Standard packing cubes are fabric bags designed to organize your luggage, but without any compression capabilities.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Right now, Apple AirTags, Vera Bradley bags, Joanna Gaines’ home decor, and Ninja kitchen appliances are up to 70 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Day bags When venturing out for the day, Banks suggests bringing a bag to hold a water bottle, a rain jacket, and an extra layer.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2025
Shop spacious totes like the Station and City bags for under $165, plus small, packable crossbody bags with plenty of room for all your everyday essentials.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
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Wellness influencers and biohackers are touting the benefits of nicotine in a multitude of forms, including patches, pouches, gum, and drinks.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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These cinnamon and peppermint pouches smell good to humans and can be placed anywhere in your home or RV.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lucky for you, Ortega’s exact carryall is on sale now, along with a range of other rich-girl purses from $84.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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In reality, the money went to items such as prepaid gift cards valued at up to $1,000 each, along with luxury and designer watches, purses, golf trips, and exercise equipment, prosecutors said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The other two types are subserosal (which protrudes on the outside of the uterus) and intramural (which grow within the muscle layer).—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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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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Barber then grabs her firearm from her vehicle and Riley's girlfriend also retrieves an item from the vehicle, according to the complaint.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Isabelle slides off Sarah’s lap, flings the towel, pulls on her swimming mask, grabs her mom’s hand and tugs her toward the pool.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Still, the privacy inherent in private credit often leaves an information vacuum that observers fill with worst-case scenarios.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tender’s assets Tender CEO Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella) engineers the downfall of co-founder Jonah Atterbury (Kal Penn) and eventually leaves Henry holding the bag for the company’s fraud.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Schnabel’s cinematic canon includes Basquiat, Before Night Falls, and 4x Oscar nominated The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, which earned the filmmaker a Best Director Oscar nom, and Best Director wins at the Cannes Film Festival, Golden Globes and Césars.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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The top team earns automatic promotion to the fifth tier.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 12 games last season, Mack, 35, had 5½ sacks and 32 tackles, playing a key role alongside Tuli Tuipulotu and Odafe Oweh in spearheading the Chargers’ pass rush and softening the blow of Joey Bosa’s exit from the unit.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bitonio allowed just two sacks in 686 pass-blocking snaps in Cleveland last season, per PFF, and would help plug interior pressure that plagued Maye in the postseason.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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