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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
Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Ravens’ 11 sacks through eight games are the second fewest in the league.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Defensive linemen Jackie Johnson III and De’Jon Benton have six and four sacks, respectively.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who is tied for the team lead in sacks (three) and tackles for loss (seven) was injured Sunday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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
As a team, the Panthers have gone from 30th in the league in sacks in the first nine games without Wonnum to a top-5 sacks group with him.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
In 592 snaps, Smith committed six penalties and allowed five sacks in 10 games.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The Gators’ high-motor and tone-setting defender is leaving the Gators after a breakout season, featuring 60 tackles, including 5 for loss (2 sacks) and an interception.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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
The Broncos have 40 sacks on the year, which is 12 more than the second place Detroit Lions.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Ravens’ 11 sacks through eight games are the second fewest in the league.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Defensive linemen Jackie Johnson III and De’Jon Benton have six and four sacks, respectively.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who is tied for the team lead in sacks (three) and tackles for loss (seven) was injured Sunday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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
As a team, the Panthers have gone from 30th in the league in sacks in the first nine games without Wonnum to a top-5 sacks group with him.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
In 592 snaps, Smith committed six penalties and allowed five sacks in 10 games.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The Gators’ high-motor and tone-setting defender is leaving the Gators after a breakout season, featuring 60 tackles, including 5 for loss (2 sacks) and an interception.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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Each person can take four bags of food.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The bags—each featuring tonal shades of brown and beige and a bold Coach logo—retail for $350-$395.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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My eyes fixed on the art above their beds.—
Natalia Paradies,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Contamination also can occur through someone adding lead to food, as appeared to be the case in 2023 with some applesauce pouches.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Those in attendance were required to put their phones in Yondr pouches, to avoid new songs being filmed and leaked online.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Sacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacks. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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