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as in bags
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 beds
a place set aside for sleeping
I think I'm ready to hit the sack
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as in removes
to let go from office, service, or employment
he was sacked for showing up late once too often
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as in loots
to search through with the intent of committing robbery
thieves sacked the house in search of the diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of sacks
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Still, all but Verse (7 ½ sacks last year) are untried.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
In seven games during the 2025 season, Wheeler recorded 30 tackles, including four sacks.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Donald supposedly finished off his career three years ago by collecting eight sacks at his usual defensive tackle spot and earning both All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
In 2025 Dodson produced a second-straight 100-plus tackle season and paired his 129 tackles with five sacks, and one interception.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Through the first nine games of the 2025 season, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis had five sacks and 15 quarterback hits, per Pro Football Reference.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Bryant, an Under Armour All-American, had 79 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, six fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Garrett has already built a first-ballot Hall of Fame career with 125 1/2 sacks in 134 games.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
As a junior, Williams recorded 101 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and five sacks, earning First Team All-Area honors.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Still, all but Verse (7 ½ sacks last year) are untried.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
In seven games during the 2025 season, Wheeler recorded 30 tackles, including four sacks.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Donald supposedly finished off his career three years ago by collecting eight sacks at his usual defensive tackle spot and earning both All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
In 2025 Dodson produced a second-straight 100-plus tackle season and paired his 129 tackles with five sacks, and one interception.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Through the first nine games of the 2025 season, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis had five sacks and 15 quarterback hits, per Pro Football Reference.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Bryant, an Under Armour All-American, had 79 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, six fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Garrett has already built a first-ballot Hall of Fame career with 125 1/2 sacks in 134 games.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Riley Moss sacks a scrambling Trevor Lawrence on third-and-4 for a 1-yard loss.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacks
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The penthouse suite has a wraparound balcony with a full-sized dining table and hot tub, but even the smaller studios have balconies and kitchenettes and all rooms have powerful Dyson hairdryers, pod coffee machines, complimentary beach bags, and Aesop bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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With continued use, the eye gel can help reduce crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eye area, smooth out under-eye bags, and even brighten up the area for a more awake-looking glow.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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The beds, four to a room, were made from steel slats on a wooden frame.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Fire Station One Furniture maker Txtur teamed with Old School Partners to transform this Georgian Revival-style, 1907 firehouse into a seven-room hotel and showroom where guests can purchase the sofas, beds, art, and other decor.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Israel blames Hamas for the scale of the destruction in Gaza, saying the group hides behind civilians, uses civil infrastructure for military purposes, and loots humanitarian aid intended for ordinary Gazans.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cellphones were found inside pouches specially designed to block radio frequencies to keep them from being tracked.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Federal regulators are allowing sales of unapproved e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.—
Leana S. Wen,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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Steve dismisses the idea, but Alice is already playing wing-woman.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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By delegitimizing the Islamic Republic as an occupying force—one that plunders national wealth to subsidize regional proxies—the opposition has effectively subverted the regime’s nationalist rhetoric.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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That individual allegedly fires several shots, striking at least one other person.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Kuna fires out, abandoned home burns Smoke poured out of two fires in Kuna on Thursday, said James Trumble, the Kuna Rural Fire District’s assistant chief.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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