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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
Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Bitonio allowed just two sacks in 686 pass-blocking snaps in Cleveland last season, per PFF, and would help plug interior pressure that plagued Maye in the postseason.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
His 113 career sacks rank seventh among active players.
—Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Over the second half of the year, though, Mack was still playing at a high level, even if the sacks did not come.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Finished with 8 1/2 sacks but was part of the roster purge.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old Crosby had 10 sacks last season and has reached double digits four times in his seven seasons.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Crosby is a significant boost for a defense that finished tied for 28th in the league in sacks with 30 last season.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kansas City could use that kind of juice up front, especially after finishing 2025 tied for 22nd in the NFL with 35 sacks.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 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
In 12 games last season, Mack, 35, had 5½ sacks and 32 tackles, playing a key role alongside Tuli Tuipulotu and Odafe Oweh in spearheading the Chargers’ pass rush and softening the blow of Joey Bosa’s exit from the unit.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Bitonio allowed just two sacks in 686 pass-blocking snaps in Cleveland last season, per PFF, and would help plug interior pressure that plagued Maye in the postseason.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
His 113 career sacks rank seventh among active players.
—Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Over the second half of the year, though, Mack was still playing at a high level, even if the sacks did not come.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Finished with 8 1/2 sacks but was part of the roster purge.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old Crosby had 10 sacks last season and has reached double digits four times in his seven seasons.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Crosby is a significant boost for a defense that finished tied for 28th in the league in sacks with 30 last season.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kansas City could use that kind of juice up front, especially after finishing 2025 tied for 22nd in the NFL with 35 sacks.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 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
Noun
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Store your laundry in baskets or mesh bags that allow plenty of air flow.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Molina wanted to rebrand Sidecca with a new logo, bags and art, and connected with Bolding about that and a possible mural inside the store.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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State and local officials broke ground on a new mental health campus in Norwalk with over 150 beds at the Metropolitan State Hospital.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The walnut desks, the Carrera marble, the Morrocan tile, the Savoir beds (so firm-soft that Goldilocks would weep)—it’s all elegant yet easy, thrown together with savvy intention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Devices must be turned off and stored in lockers or pouches for the entire school day.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The interior has a main compartment for clothing, two side pouches for shoes, two small left-side pockets, and one long left-side pocket for extras.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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