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
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Overstuffed pouches of chicken in the walk-in refrigerator had been improperly cooled.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The brand's weekender has a separate shoe compartment and an electronics section with a padded laptop sleeve, as well as slots, pouches, and pockets for cords, a power bank, and other travel essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Because of the nude scene, the audience members have to put their phones away in Yondr pouches, which are locked for the duration of the show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The Strata takes a different approach entirely, comprising multiple pouches in varying sizes that can be worn individually as clutches or combined using chains and straps from other pieces in the collection.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The plastic pouches of jerky were sold at Costco and Sam's Club.
—Jani Hall, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Contamination also can occur through someone adding lead to food, as appeared to be the case in 2023 with some applesauce pouches.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Those in attendance were required to put their phones in Yondr pouches, to avoid new songs being filmed and leaked online.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
One side includes a zippered divider with two pouches (including a waterproof one), while the other has compression straps and a removable lining.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Overstuffed pouches of chicken in the walk-in refrigerator had been improperly cooled.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The brand's weekender has a separate shoe compartment and an electronics section with a padded laptop sleeve, as well as slots, pouches, and pockets for cords, a power bank, and other travel essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Because of the nude scene, the audience members have to put their phones away in Yondr pouches, which are locked for the duration of the show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The Strata takes a different approach entirely, comprising multiple pouches in varying sizes that can be worn individually as clutches or combined using chains and straps from other pieces in the collection.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The plastic pouches of jerky were sold at Costco and Sam's Club.
—Jani Hall, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Contamination also can occur through someone adding lead to food, as appeared to be the case in 2023 with some applesauce pouches.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Those in attendance were required to put their phones in Yondr pouches, to avoid new songs being filmed and leaked online.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouches
Noun
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Readers will also learn how to repurpose existing garments into new items such as hats, bags, slippers and other patchwork pieces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even wine bags carry the signature Rockwell spirit, making gift-giving or hosting feel effortless and thoughtfully curated.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moro Ojomo leads the defense with four sacks, with Andrew Mukuba snaring two interceptions.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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McCarthy has thrown six interceptions, fumbled four times and taken 15 sacks in the first four starts of his career.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The closing scene of the trailer pokes fun at the Grammy-winning singer's dancing prowess.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouches. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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