Synonyms of sacks

sacks 1 of 3

noun

plural of sack

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bags
• pouches
• backpacks
• packages
• packets
• bundles
• wallets
• purses
• pokes
• knapsacks
• carryalls
• haversacks
• totes
• satchels
• rucksacks
• packs
• portmanteaus
• traveling bags
• duffel bags
• handbags
• pocketbooks
• parcels
• tote bags
• shopping bags
• garment bags
• barracks bags
• kit bags
• ditty bags
• flight bags
• work bags

2

as in beds

a place set aside for sleeping

I think I'm ready to hit the sack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beds
• mattresses
• bunks
• couches
• racks
• sofas
• hays
• pallets
• kips
• pads
• dosses
• cribs
• bedsteads
• lairs
• futons
• hammocks
• cots
• water beds
• bunk beds
• studio couches
• sofa beds
• feather beds
• cradles
• trundle beds
• bassinets
• daybeds
• Murphy beds
• four-posters
• shakedowns
• sleigh beds
• carry-cots

sacks

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of sack

as in removes

to let go from office, service, or employment

he was sacked for showing up late once too often

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removes
• dismisses
• fires
• releases
• retires
• cans
• axes
• discharges
• turns off
• bounces
• terminates
• pink-slips
• excesses
• cashiers
• shows (someone) the door
• sends packing
• musters out
• lays off
• boots (out)
• trims
• kicks out
• furloughs
• downsizes
• drums (out)
• unseats
• separates
• chucks (out)
• throws out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employs
• retains
• signs (up or on)
• hires
• engages
• keeps
• takes on
• contracts
• recruits
• rehires
• reemploys
• subcontracts

sacks

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of sack

as in loots

to search through with the intent of committing robbery

thieves sacked the house in search of the diamond necklace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loots
• plunders
• pillages
• raids
• despoils
• ransacks
• rifles
• marauds
• rakes
• steals (from)
• combs
• rummages
• breaks in
• hunts
• rips off
• harries
• burglarizes
• ravishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sacks

Noun

Put more simply, QBI takes into account passes, rushes, scrambles, sacks, turnovers and anything else that happens when the football is in the quarterback’s hands. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

But Sherman and UPenn transfer John Lista had other plans, and the linebacking duo shut it down with sacks on consecutive plays, pushing the threat back near midfield and forcing the fifth of 11 Lafayette punts on the day. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Outside of two games, Will McDonald was largely nonexistent despite finishing with eight sacks. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

The Jones defense came up with a third-quarter goal-line stand, had seven sacks and added an interception, wreaking havoc on the Trojans’ offense in a 12-6 victory. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

The Trojans posted their first shutout since 2024, smothering the Bulldogs with two safeties, four sacks and long stretches without yielding a yard, first down or rhythm. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

In the Steelers’ first game of the 2025 season, Jones allowed three sacks on quarterback Aaron Rodgers while lined up at left tackle. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Goode had 29 tackles (but no sacks) in 37 games and one start. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Turner frequently beat blocks by two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley to reach the quarterback for what likely would've been sacks in a game. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Cale Britt sacks the quarterback and Bishop Moore will take over on downs at their own 42. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

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