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 The first knockout games are in the bag, and another 16 teams have exited the tournament. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for in the bag

Phrase

Arraez would be open to a contract extension with the Giants, but such a deal likely isn’t in the cards.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Changing or adding locations and implementing different activities could all be in the cards, according to Hackney.

— Diamy Wang July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of in the cards

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Juniper trees, myrtle bushes, vineyards, and aromatic herbs flourish under the influence of the Maestrale, the strong northwesterly wind that sweeps across Sardinia year-round.

— Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Testing indicated that Paul was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, authorities added at the time.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026