as in bag
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
we sealed the catnip in a cloth pouch and tossed it to the cat
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Recent Examples of pouch
Leana S. Wen, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
For example, phone pouches could prevent students from succumbing to the urge to look at their phones.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 29 Nov. 2025
But are caffeine pouches a safe way to amp yourself up?
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Federal regulators are allowing sales of unapproved e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.
—Leana S. Wen, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
For example, phone pouches could prevent students from succumbing to the urge to look at their phones.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Verb
There's also a padded harness with water bottle holders and a zipper pouches for Clif Bars or a flashlight.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 29 Nov. 2025
But are caffeine pouches a safe way to amp yourself up?
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouch
Noun
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wondering which ones deserve a spot in your makeup bag?—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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Even the late-night menus are on point; try an order of the pillowy dim sum dumplings before hitting the sack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Garrett, 30, arrives as a five-time All-Pro coming off an NFL-best 23-sack season, adding star power to a Rams team that is a favorite to win the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Even Parsons himself poked fun at such notions.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Next to her is a bulging Balenciaga mini bag, and a pair of oversized sunglasses on her head are perched atop a mop of jet black curls.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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That expansion can lead to bulging eyes, double vision and related challenges.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouch. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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