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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
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Think about it: an evening of streaming shows or movies, sharing snacks, laughing and talking, then hitting the sack together.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Becton and Bozeman had a tough time protecting Herbert, who was sacked a career-high 54 times.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
There were speeches, including by Korea's ambassador to Italy, and a few interactive moments, like when the crowd got help trying out a hacky-sack-like game and wished our neighbors a happy New Year.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Think about it: an evening of streaming shows or movies, sharing snacks, laughing and talking, then hitting the sack together.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
In four games, Maye completed 58.3% of his passes for 828 yards with six touchdowns, four interceptions and seven fumbles while being sacked 21 times.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Becton and Bozeman had a tough time protecting Herbert, who was sacked a career-high 54 times.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sack
Noun
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The student suspected of having the firearm was removed from class, and the school resource deputy searched their bag, Boyd said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Topping it off are outstanding truck virtues, from its off-road-ready all-wheel-drive system to its 11,000-pound maximum towing capacity to the clever cargo storage area between the cab and bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bedsure Pet is an extension label of Bedsure Home; much like its parent brand, Bedsure Pet is known for making comfortable home products that are equal parts cozy and functional, with top-selling options that range from orthopedic pet beds to pet blankets and more.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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At just $10 for two pouches, this Hiearcool product (which has an impressive 82,000+ five-star ratings) is an absolute steal.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Leung suggests bending extra wire hangers into frames for mini planters and attaching small pouches with twine or yarn to hold air plants.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Abandoned at the airport with nothing but a leash and a lot of confusion, a young goldendoodle has landed somewhere better than any arrival gate — on the couch of the officer who rescued him.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fishback’s rhetoric couches religious bigotry in the language of economic populism.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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With about 5 feet by 7 feet below the bunk, a desk fits comfortably as does a craft table, a small futon, and many, many fort iterations.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sack. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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