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

Edge rusher Byron Young had 2½ sacks, and linemen Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford were among those who helped the defense make multiple key stops. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

The 49ers through four games rank 25th in pressure rate, while their six sacks are tied for the fourth fewest in the NFL. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The Horned Frogs rank 91st nationally in scoring offense, 15th out of 16 team Big 12 teams in sacks allowed and 16th in rushing. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Jonathan Allen, a 10-year veteran who has contributed 12 tackles and two sacks in the season’s first four games, is nursing a knee injury that has kept him from participating in Cincinnati’s past two practices. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Myles Garrett finished his rookie season with the Browns with seven sacks. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

For Umanmielen to have three sacks through four games for the Panthers (2-2), who have a bye Sunday, is no small feat. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

The sacks may not have been there, but the Chiefs still pressured Willis 17 times during the game, per Pro Football Focus. — Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

During Texas' 20-17 win, Simmons was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for mimicking urinating on the field after one of his school-record 5 1/2 sacks. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Ja’Quan McMillian sacks Patrick Mahomes in the Broncos’ win over the Chiefs in November. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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

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