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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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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
New Atlas, 17 May 2025
On defense, rising junior Chase Gilbert had 13 tackles and a sack, rising junior Zeus Howard had a pick-6 and rising sophomore Jaden Taylor had an interception.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Gregory Wallance, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Trump appointed Powell during his first presidential mandate, but is now looking into whether the Fed chief can legally be sacked before his term expires.
—Jenni Reid,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Some bivy sacks include a small frame to keep the fabric off your head, but the Bug Bivy maintains an ultra low weight with a complete lack of frame.
—New Atlas, 17 May 2025
On defense, rising junior Chase Gilbert had 13 tackles and a sack, rising junior Zeus Howard had a pick-6 and rising sophomore Jaden Taylor had an interception.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Verb
If the presidential election were held today, Trump — despite sacking the federal government and behaving as though he were elected to rescue Americans from their own Constitution — would still beat Kamala Harris, albeit by a narrower margin.
—Gregory Wallance, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Trump appointed Powell during his first presidential mandate, but is now looking into whether the Fed chief can legally be sacked before his term expires.
—Jenni Reid,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sack
Noun
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Zia Shaked, 11, who said her favorite activity was reading, had spent the morning with her mother stuffing five bags full of the weeds that had been uprooted by her younger brother and cousin.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The Siesta's rectangular cut makes for a much roomier, more comfortable bag.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Place the tallest plants at the back of the bed, with the shortest in front.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Add step stools with handrails by beds and in closets.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
Noun
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What to look for The recalled baby food comes in 4-ounce pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food with a best by date of 11/1/2025.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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The brand is also introducing a new line of signature pouches adorned with the crystal Camelia medallion.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Kylie can be heard asking her kids, as daughters Wyatt and Elliotte began singing a song together, and their sister Bennett smiled along on the couch.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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His favorite pastime is lounging on the couch, snuggled up for a good TV show.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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Other notable features include a 12-bed bunk room and a spa with a Himalayan salt room, plus an entertaining complex decked out with a bar, a movie theater, a bowling alley, a sports simulator, an arcade, a cigar lounge, and a wine cave.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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The children’s bunk room is warm, sophisticated and cleverly designed.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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“Sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sack. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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