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

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The start to the 2026 campaign, however, suggests a rebuilding phase is in the cards.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
With the Owens sisters returning for another magical outing with Practical Magic 2, a trilogy could be in the cards.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

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During her April 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Read of drunkenly hitting and killing O’Keefe with her car, either intentionally or unintentionally while being under the influence.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Enter Professor Ian Wright (Lee Pace), whom Sally and Gillian discover stark naked in his London apartment under the influence of dark magic.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026