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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
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s the whole point of that process of aging and using garbage bags and paint.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
This longtime group delivers bags of fresh groceries twice a month to some 10,000 low-income seniors in 13 cities in the East Bay.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Larger or multipurpose bags may be more expensive.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kylie and her sister Kendall Jenner showed off their Hermès bags last summer while vacationing in Saint-Tropez, France.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Everywhere Belt Bag Lululemon’s nylon belt bags have been everywhere for the past few seasons, and this faux leather version offers an elevated alternative to the casual carryall.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Cups are sold in anniversary bags.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The founder recalled that the brand, which turns 16 this year, began with the strategy of selling bags to sneaker boutiques, which at the time typically exclusively sold shoes; his concept was well-received.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 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
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
Noun
The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s the whole point of that process of aging and using garbage bags and paint.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
This longtime group delivers bags of fresh groceries twice a month to some 10,000 low-income seniors in 13 cities in the East Bay.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Larger or multipurpose bags may be more expensive.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kylie and her sister Kendall Jenner showed off their Hermès bags last summer while vacationing in Saint-Tropez, France.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Everywhere Belt Bag Lululemon’s nylon belt bags have been everywhere for the past few seasons, and this faux leather version offers an elevated alternative to the casual carryall.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Cups are sold in anniversary bags.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The founder recalled that the brand, which turns 16 this year, began with the strategy of selling bags to sneaker boutiques, which at the time typically exclusively sold shoes; his concept was well-received.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
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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
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
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
Noun
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This Lovevook laptop backpack has multiple internal and external pouches to keep things organized and easily accessible.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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These work like a greens powder, but are easier to grab on the go thanks to their single-serving pouches.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To shop for more purses at Quince, keep scrolling.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Three or four masked individuals wearing dark clothing then allegedly entered the unit with handguns and demanded wallets and purses from the juveniles, according to police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 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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But as the ball arrives the defender grabs the jersey with the right hand and pulls the defender down.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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As one officer grabs at her door handle, a third officer who had circled to the front of the SUV from the opposite side draws his gun.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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Back in 1962, Lilly leaves Juniper Hill with a higher dose of medication, which seems like the best-case scenario given the threat of lobotomy in the show’s opening titles.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The key is to fold the scarf over itself to create volume and to look for a lace trim that leaves the hem frayed, so as not to look too formal.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
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Political trends show that the party that wins the White House usually loses seats in Congress during the midterm elections two years later.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Oak Lawn 11-5 (NR) Bianca Fleitas takes MVP at Tampa Bay Invitational as coach Mark Sevedge wins 200th game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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In total this season, Suamataia allowed just three sacks in 1,091 snaps, second only to Humphrey (1,093) in terms of offensive playtime.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the offense has surrendered just 10 tackles for loss and four sacks.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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