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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
Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
For the first time on Tuesday, members of the public had to pass through metal detectors and send bags through X-ray machines to access the Capitol on the first day of a session — new security measures that came in the wake of last summer’s violence against state lawmakers.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
This season alone, there have already been a number of noteworthy bags that have appeared on the arms of some A-listers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The bags come in vibrant gold, silver, pink, green, crocodile and suede, with trims made from glossy leather.
—Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
From cryptocurrencies to Hermès Birkin bags, Gen Z investors are on the hunt for unconventional assets that double as status symbols—and sometimes even careers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The bold colors and beaded patterns of these bags from Cuyana, Anthropologie, Staud, and Freja are all incredibly wearable and versatile, IMO.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Steep a couple of bags in 2 cups of hot water and add the tea to your mop bucket.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
My bags are stable, my hands are free, and long walks through massive terminals are far less exhausting.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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
On display were the fall and holiday collections, featuring the Gommino, the Glove loafer and the Winter Gommino ankle boot, together with the patchwork version of the Di Bag Folio, and the T Timeless bags in shearling.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Any resident or nonresident hunter who bags a grizzly must also pay a $25 trophy fee within 10 days after the kill.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
For the first time on Tuesday, members of the public had to pass through metal detectors and send bags through X-ray machines to access the Capitol on the first day of a session — new security measures that came in the wake of last summer’s violence against state lawmakers.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
This season alone, there have already been a number of noteworthy bags that have appeared on the arms of some A-listers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The bags come in vibrant gold, silver, pink, green, crocodile and suede, with trims made from glossy leather.
—Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
From cryptocurrencies to Hermès Birkin bags, Gen Z investors are on the hunt for unconventional assets that double as status symbols—and sometimes even careers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The bold colors and beaded patterns of these bags from Cuyana, Anthropologie, Staud, and Freja are all incredibly wearable and versatile, IMO.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Steep a couple of bags in 2 cups of hot water and add the tea to your mop bucket.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
My bags are stable, my hands are free, and long walks through massive terminals are far less exhausting.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Grab this classic crossbody in the Kate Spade Outlet for $57, and check out more stylish Kate Spade bags under $100 below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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
On display were the fall and holiday collections, featuring the Gommino, the Glove loafer and the Winter Gommino ankle boot, together with the patchwork version of the Di Bag Folio, and the T Timeless bags in shearling.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Any resident or nonresident hunter who bags a grizzly must also pay a $25 trophy fee within 10 days after the kill.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
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From selecting the perfect bag, to using versatile pouches, and choosing your accessories methodically, these are my tips and tricks for personal item packing.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Horvitz also recommends microfiber pouches for housing produce or travel laundry.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Avoid pillowcases with large holes that can allow dust to enter, and choose light colors since dark colors and designs may bleed onto leather purses or clothing and stain them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The story of Murphy’s career included many winning mounts, millions of dollars in purses, controversies and poisonings.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 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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Cathy goes to wipe her fingers on her skirt, but Heathcliff instead grabs her hand and puts her fingers in his mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The illuminating skin tint instantly blurs and brightens my complexion and leaves behind a soft-focus glow—almost as if my skin were an IRL filter.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … 'TOTAL CHAOS' — Anderson Cooper's '60 Minutes' exit reportedly leaves CBS News bosses blindsided.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Blackman High senior Blackman High senior Nicholas Cunningham wins Tennessean Student of the Week poll with more than 30,000 votes.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Feb. 2026
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Russia's Nikita Filippov wins 'skimo' silver for first Olympic 'AIN' medal.—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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At nearly 6 millimeters, Megabathynella totemensis genuinely earns the title among its peers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) earns 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards® points on most generic online grocery purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bonitto came up one vote shy of All-Pro status and logged a career-best 14 sacks.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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There was plenty of food available—and not the worst kind—stored in sacks, containers, and on the shelves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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