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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
Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
One of the sacks came on a must-have third down on the Dolphins’ final possession of the game.
—Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
The defensive front produced a season-high three sacks — including one from Robinson and one from Brown — and held the Dolphins’ rushing attack to 19 yards on 14 carries.
—Mike Kaye
october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Outside of sacks, Kansas State is the bottom half of most major defensive categories.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Had a defense force 2 turnovers and get 3 sacks.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 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
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
And considering Maye’s 17 sacks this season — already half his total from 2024 — McDaniels had plenty of reasons to justify a conservative approach.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
One of the sacks came on a must-have third down on the Dolphins’ final possession of the game.
—Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
The defensive front produced a season-high three sacks — including one from Robinson and one from Brown — and held the Dolphins’ rushing attack to 19 yards on 14 carries.
—Mike Kaye
october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Outside of sacks, Kansas State is the bottom half of most major defensive categories.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Had a defense force 2 turnovers and get 3 sacks.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 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
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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That, in addition to the eight 360-degree wheels on each suitcase, makes these bags easy to get around the airport and your destination.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The set comes with bags for cosmetics, accessories, underwear, and even laundry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Packages arrived from as far away as Berlin, Hawaii and the Philippines, filled with beds, toys, and treats for Shelly.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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There were free pouches of pocket pancakes; Brewers manager Pat Murphy showing off his pancake-flipping skills; special guests, including Donald Driver; polka music; pancake artists; a T-shirt giveaway for the first 3,000 fans; and the debut of Murph's Maple Syrup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Store glasses and sunglasses in cases or pouches when not wearing them.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacks. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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