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

The defensive end returned the next year trimmer and quicker, finishing the regular season with 15 1/2 sacks and a career-best 21 tackles for loss. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Scourton, 21, co-led the Panthers with five sacks as a rookie last season. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

At Missouri last season, was 10th in FBS in quarterback pressures (54) and tied for 16th in sacks (nine). — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Hargrave, a third round draft choice by Pittsburgh in 2016, is a two-time Pro Bowler (2021, 2023) with 49 career sacks. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 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