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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
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
On Friday, Philadelphia signed former Pro Bowl edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who logged 35 tackles, 17 QB hits, nine sacks, and nine tackles for loss last season with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Between three sacks, one fumble recovery, and one interception, this defense looked great.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rodgers took four sacks and three other hits, including multiple heavy blows.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Gay, who has started 55 games in his NFL career (261 tackles, seven sacks and four interceptions) has shined in camp, and Britt is a strong special teams contributor who is better at defending the run than the pass.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Mack left Chicago having totaled 36 sacks, 35 tackles for a loss, 52 quarterback hits, 14 forced fumbles and two interceptions in 53 games over four seasons.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 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
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
Mizzou allowed four sacks on quarterback Beau Pribula in last week’s win.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
On Friday, Philadelphia signed former Pro Bowl edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who logged 35 tackles, 17 QB hits, nine sacks, and nine tackles for loss last season with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Between three sacks, one fumble recovery, and one interception, this defense looked great.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rodgers took four sacks and three other hits, including multiple heavy blows.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Gay, who has started 55 games in his NFL career (261 tackles, seven sacks and four interceptions) has shined in camp, and Britt is a strong special teams contributor who is better at defending the run than the pass.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Mack left Chicago having totaled 36 sacks, 35 tackles for a loss, 52 quarterback hits, 14 forced fumbles and two interceptions in 53 games over four seasons.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 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
Verb
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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At Gilt, a low-key site that offers impressive deals on designer clothes, accessories, and shoes, Longchamp bags of all sizes and styles are up to 33 percent off.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jw Pei Hana Mini Tote Bag City days call for chic bags, and the JW Pei Hana Mini Tote is exactly that.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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But late summer and fall offer an opportunity to better regulate the moisture level in garden beds and containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wallpaper is one of the most low-lift ways to make a room feel instantly cozy, like something out of a fictional bed-and-breakfast inn with four-poster beds.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many schools issued Yondr-style pouches with magnet clasps.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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But several brands of pouches on the market have not received FDA authorization, and not all have child-resistant packaging.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Sacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacks. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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