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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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Donegal sweaters made from merino wool from Ireland, herringbone sack suits, plaid cashmere CPO overshirts and pinstripe Oxford shirts complement the graphic Ts, classic hoodies and five-pocket jeans.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Young has only been sacked 11 times in seven games.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For the season, his three sacks allowed are tied with seven other guards for third most in the league among guards, behind the Jets’ Joe Tippman (five) and Philadelphia three-time Pro Bowler Landon Dickerson (four), per PFF.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Donegal sweaters made from merino wool from Ireland, herringbone sack suits, plaid cashmere CPO overshirts and pinstripe Oxford shirts complement the graphic Ts, classic hoodies and five-pocket jeans.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
On the flipside, Rodgers didn’t necessarily play poorly, but he did get sacked three times for a loss of 17 yards.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Young has only been sacked 11 times in seven games.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sack
Noun
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Or, call on its air pump function, which can be used to remove air from vacuum storage bags, to store off-season clothing in minutes (without having to break out a bulky vacuum).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The businesswoman accented the look with Dior’s python Saddle bag, which added some intrigue to the neutral outfit.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The mother had tried to check on her daughter before going to bed, but the daughter's door was locked.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The measure would provide $45 billion to expand ICE’s detention capacity to nearly 100,000 beds, $14 billion for transportation and removal operations and $8 billion to hire 10,000 new deportation officers.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouches Another one that stays in my zippered compartment is this waterproof phone pouch.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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From there, Harvey accessorized the low-key getup with black oversize cat-eye sunglasses from Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta’s black mini pouch.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Shailene Woodley is upstairs from Animal Haven, a pet shelter tucked just off Canal Street in downtown Manhattan, curled into a couch on a quiet fall morning.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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The deluxe cabins are slightly smaller, but ingenious, with sofabeds and stools that pull double duty as couches and coffee tables.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Taylor River Lodge includes two main residences, both with king suites, bunk rooms, and comfortable spaces for relaxing and entertaining.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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But if the thought of freezing cold isolation and bunk pods sounds more like punishment than adventure, Mongolia’s Gobi already offers glimpses of the otherworldly in a far more comfortable setting.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sack. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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