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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
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The senior finished with three sacks, 11 tackles, two quarterback hurries and one pass deflection to help lead Menlo to a 35-0 victory on the road over Branham.
—Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Those plays highlighted a massive jump in his play under pressure compared to the opener (4-of-11, 41 yards, INT, 4 sacks).
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Despite needing hits of oxygen while on the sideline, Henley led the Chargers with 10 tackles, including one of their three sacks of Smith.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Vegas beat the New England Patriots last Sunday, as Geno Smith threw for an impressive 362 yards (one TD, one INT, four sacks) in his black-and-silver debut.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Mizzou allowed four sacks on quarterback Beau Pribula in last week’s win.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
While that’s a bit of a fluke, the Bears also had an impressive three sacks.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 9 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
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
Either way, Parsons is sure to get far more sacks once he is allowed to play all defensive snaps in a game.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The senior finished with three sacks, 11 tackles, two quarterback hurries and one pass deflection to help lead Menlo to a 35-0 victory on the road over Branham.
—Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Those plays highlighted a massive jump in his play under pressure compared to the opener (4-of-11, 41 yards, INT, 4 sacks).
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Despite needing hits of oxygen while on the sideline, Henley led the Chargers with 10 tackles, including one of their three sacks of Smith.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Vegas beat the New England Patriots last Sunday, as Geno Smith threw for an impressive 362 yards (one TD, one INT, four sacks) in his black-and-silver debut.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Mizzou allowed four sacks on quarterback Beau Pribula in last week’s win.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
While that’s a bit of a fluke, the Bears also had an impressive three sacks.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 9 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
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
Noun
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Marc Jacobs during his tenure at Louis Vuitton invited artists like Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami to put their style of art on what would become best-selling and collectible bags.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Outside of shows, bandanas, fringe bags, and cowboy boots have made their ways into the wardrobes of editors and influencers alike.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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These components help promote digestion and may also help prevent constipation,6 which leads to abdominal discomfort and raises the risk of many health complications—such as diverticulitis (inflamed pouches in the intestine) and colon cancer.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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The soaps, for example, come in glass pumps but also with refillable pouches (made of tree-free paper and biodegradable).—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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