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
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Recommended Health news Health newsAre ZYN nicotine pouches safer than smoking?
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Suffice it to say, these reusable, dishwasher-safe pouches get a ton of use.
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Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Elsewhere, Prada made a case for vanity pouches swinging from belts; keychains were back at Tod’s; and at Giorgio Armani, models sported the letters G and A pinned to their blazers in homage to the late designer, who died last September.
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Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Audience members will place phones and smart devices in Yondr pouches upon entering venues, a move designed to preserve the communal atmosphere of the recent performances.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
24 June 2026
The small nylon and leather pouches attached to belt loops also stood out as an interesting styling detail.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Both items are packaged in resealable pouches.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Noun
For more of the best beach day essentials, check out portable coolers, beach totes, umbrellas, games, phone pouches, and more below.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Recommended Health news Health newsAre ZYN nicotine pouches safer than smoking?
—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Suffice it to say, these reusable, dishwasher-safe pouches get a ton of use.
—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Elsewhere, Prada made a case for vanity pouches swinging from belts; keychains were back at Tod’s; and at Giorgio Armani, models sported the letters G and A pinned to their blazers in homage to the late designer, who died last September.
—
Scarlett Conlon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Audience members will place phones and smart devices in Yondr pouches upon entering venues, a move designed to preserve the communal atmosphere of the recent performances.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
24 June 2026
The small nylon and leather pouches attached to belt loops also stood out as an interesting styling detail.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Both items are packaged in resealable pouches.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouches
Noun
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.
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In 201 career games, Peterson recorded 36 interceptions, 122 pass deflections, 652 total tackles and four sacks.
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Large cans of jalapeños and taco sauce, tins of jumbo squid, sacks filled with varying flour types, jars of grape leaves, curry paste, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo, lychee in syrup, Mediterranean chocolate candies and a wide variety of ramen noodle packets were among the items on the shelves.
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The second is a vent which pokes out above your clothes, to move warm air away from you.
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Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.
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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.
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“Pouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouches. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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