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
Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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
Soon, the group had taken up most of the grassy stretch behind the walkway, their beer cans, bags of chips, and pouches of tobacco scattered all around.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Both companies have invested heavily in e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, in addition to cigarettes.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 May 2026
However, recent viral videos show young people doubling up on caffeine pouches, sometimes taking 400 milligrams in one use.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Wojczak explains that the packaging was tricky as well, since there was a lot of development in the pouches the accessories come in.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The recall is limited to 5-ounce pouches of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons that bear the UPC code 011110813534, the company said.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Noun
Cellphones were found inside pouches specially designed to block radio frequencies to keep them from being tracked.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 June 2026
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
Soon, the group had taken up most of the grassy stretch behind the walkway, their beer cans, bags of chips, and pouches of tobacco scattered all around.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Both companies have invested heavily in e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, in addition to cigarettes.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 May 2026
However, recent viral videos show young people doubling up on caffeine pouches, sometimes taking 400 milligrams in one use.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Wojczak explains that the packaging was tricky as well, since there was a lot of development in the pouches the accessories come in.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The recall is limited to 5-ounce pouches of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons that bear the UPC code 011110813534, the company said.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouches
Noun
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The penthouse suite has a wraparound balcony with a full-sized dining table and hot tub, but even the smaller studios have balconies and kitchenettes and all rooms have powerful Dyson hairdryers, pod coffee machines, complimentary beach bags, and Aesop bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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With continued use, the eye gel can help reduce crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eye area, smooth out under-eye bags, and even brighten up the area for a more awake-looking glow.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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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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As a junior, Williams recorded 101 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and five sacks, earning First Team All-Area honors.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Still, all but Verse (7 ½ sacks last year) are untried.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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