as in bags
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Recent Examples of pouches
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
But several brands of pouches on the market have not received FDA authorization, and not all have child-resistant packaging.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to standard under-seat storage, Graco jogging strollers may have cup holders, phone pouches, or trays.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The team used advanced 400 Wh/kg lithium battery pouches, conserving weight and space while maintaining energy density.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Police also found ammunition, a 2x4 wood board with what appeared to be smoke canisters affixed to it and a belt of magazine pouches around the suspect's body.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The pouches come in two strengths—100 mg.
—Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Students filed through metal detectors and dropped phones into Yondr pouches.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
For students, the rules add new school-day rituals, like putting phones in magnetic pouches or special lockers.
—Jeff Amy, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Many schools issued Yondr-style pouches with magnet clasps.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
But several brands of pouches on the market have not received FDA authorization, and not all have child-resistant packaging.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to standard under-seat storage, Graco jogging strollers may have cup holders, phone pouches, or trays.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The team used advanced 400 Wh/kg lithium battery pouches, conserving weight and space while maintaining energy density.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Police also found ammunition, a 2x4 wood board with what appeared to be smoke canisters affixed to it and a belt of magazine pouches around the suspect's body.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The pouches come in two strengths—100 mg.
—Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Students filed through metal detectors and dropped phones into Yondr pouches.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
For students, the rules add new school-day rituals, like putting phones in magnetic pouches or special lockers.
—Jeff Amy, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouches
Noun
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At Gilt, a low-key site that offers impressive deals on designer clothes, accessories, and shoes, Longchamp bags of all sizes and styles are up to 33 percent off.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jw Pei Hana Mini Tote Bag City days call for chic bags, and the JW Pei Hana Mini Tote is exactly that.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mizzou allowed four sacks on quarterback Beau Pribula in last week’s win.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, Philadelphia signed former Pro Bowl edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who logged 35 tackles, 17 QB hits, nine sacks, and nine tackles for loss last season with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Pouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouches. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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