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
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
When not in use, these pouches lie flat and are easy to store.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
In front of the dressing rooms is a custom embroidery table filled with a variety of different canvas totes, bags, keychains, pouches and more.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Carlson had millions of dollars worth of boxes filled with ALP Drifter Nicotine pouches stolen in transit in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But are anxiety pouches actually useful?
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Energy drinks and nicotine pouches help people stay alert and sharpen focus when that morning coffee caffeine jolt isn't enough.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Equally enchanting this fashion month were Celine’s colorful leather pouches—particularly in cobalt blue, a trending hue—as seen on Ramya Giangola and Yumi Shin below.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, 30% of Maran’s current sales are refills, most of which are contained in photogenic, sensorially satisfying pouches.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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And some schools have used other forms of phone restriction that might have different effects than the pouches.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
When not in use, these pouches lie flat and are easy to store.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
In front of the dressing rooms is a custom embroidery table filled with a variety of different canvas totes, bags, keychains, pouches and more.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Carlson had millions of dollars worth of boxes filled with ALP Drifter Nicotine pouches stolen in transit in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But are anxiety pouches actually useful?
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Energy drinks and nicotine pouches help people stay alert and sharpen focus when that morning coffee caffeine jolt isn't enough.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Equally enchanting this fashion month were Celine’s colorful leather pouches—particularly in cobalt blue, a trending hue—as seen on Ramya Giangola and Yumi Shin below.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, 30% of Maran’s current sales are refills, most of which are contained in photogenic, sensorially satisfying pouches.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouches
Noun
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The sun was out, the bags were packed, and a family vacation to Bali was waiting on the other side of a long flight.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Video also showed some passengers coming down the slide with what looked to be their carry-on bags.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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After finishing 31st in sacks (26) and dead last in turnover margin last season (four), the Jets need immediate production from Bailey during his rookie campaign.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Ayangbile, who is listed at 6-2 and 265 pounds, had 50 tackles, eight tackles for loss and three sacks last season at Langham Creek High in Houston, Texas.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Kym is the family fuckup and a guilty party to its biggest tragedy but also constantly pokes the bear as its selfish verbal assassin.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Instead, the robot simply pokes through it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 May. 2026.
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