IN THE BAG Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

in the bag

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Definition of in the bag

as in necessary

impossible to avoid or evade After the last goal, they knew their victory was in the bag.

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as in drunken

slang being under the influence of alcohol He called us at 2:00AM, in the bag and looking for a ride home.

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Recent Examples of in the bag Losing a game that was seemingly in the bag — like Friday night — was tough on Venable but no doubt gut-wrenching for Getz as well. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 Those numbers indicate the amount of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) as a percentage by weight in the bag or bottle. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Keep the kibble in the bag The FDA specifically recommends placing the entire bag inside your drawer or container rather than pouring kibble loose. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Weiser, in his pre-election pep speech to volunteers Monday, acknowledged head-on that many pundits and political observers said Bennet had the race in the bag from the moment the three-term senator decided to head home. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the bag

Recent Examples of Synonyms for in the bag

Phrase

If the late-summer sweet spot isn’t in the cards, that’s OK, too.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
This was Reid’s light-hearted response to a question about retirement, which doesn’t appear to be in the cards anytime soon for the 68-year-old who is about to begin his 14th season with the Chiefs and 28th as an NFL head coach.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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Anderson was previously arrested in May and charged in Denver County Court with possessing a gun while under the influence of alcohol and disorderly conduct in a separate incident.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2026
During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026