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as in bag
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
asked the bagger to put all the loaves of bread in the same sack
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2
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
I think I'm ready to hit the sack
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as in to dismiss
to let go from office, service, or employment
he was sacked for showing up late once too often
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Recent Examples of sack
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
That should create more rush opportunities after the Bucs produced only 37 sacks last season, the fewest since Todd Bowles arrived in Tampa Bay as defensive coordinator in 2019.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ravens quarterbacks were sacked 45 times in 2025, including 38 against Lamar Jackson.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Hughes had a productive NFL career, producing 70 sacks during his time with the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
That should create more rush opportunities after the Bucs produced only 37 sacks last season, the fewest since Todd Bowles arrived in Tampa Bay as defensive coordinator in 2019.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Verb
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked 54 times in 2025, third most in the NFL, and finding offensive line depth was among the team’s priorities entering the draft.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Ravens quarterbacks were sacked 45 times in 2025, including 38 against Lamar Jackson.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sack
Noun
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Two correspondents sent Lemisch the identical sanitary disposal bags, printed with the Liberty Bell, that had suddenly appeared in the women’s bathroom in their campus library.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Brown approached the home first, carrying a brown Outback Steakhouse bag.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of mulch.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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These accommodations are suitable for single travelers or couples, as the space has a single king-sized bed and doesn’t have a sofa or other furniture that can accommodate a sleeping guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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The drawstring pouch, formally known as the reticule, is widely considered one of the first-ever handbags.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The doorbell rang, and two more girls arrived, piling onto the couch.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But sports fans are missing out by refusing to adopt a rooting interest during those postseasons when the home team’s players are sitting on the couch eating Cheetos and watching on TV just like us.—
Greg Cote
May 4,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Ken Smith, an AT&T incident commander, pointed to the vehicles painted in AT&T’s bright blue—the display included trailers outfitted to accommodate kitchens, bunks, and showers—and the smaller array of vehicles in FirstNet black, most sprouting satellite receivers.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Comey, of course, calls that bunk.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sack. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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