as in to force
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
always manages to sandbag her sister into joining her in these foolish schemes
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Recent Examples of sandbag
The Aggies don’t sandbag and dodge.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Storefronts were sandbagged against the turbid floodwaters, which have remained high in Benton for multiple days.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Where was this sense of urgency when the mullahs were attempting to deceive U.N. inspectors while sandbagging U.S. efforts to diplomatically scuttle the country’s nuclear efforts?
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
This is done to prevent teams from sandbagging in the races that lead up to their most important race of the year
As the newest and least competitive car, the Valkyrie gets the biggest break, with a minimum weight of just 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg) and a maximum power of 697 hp (520 kW).
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandbag
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Storefronts were sandbagged against the turbid floodwaters, which have remained high in Benton for multiple days.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Where was this sense of urgency when the mullahs were attempting to deceive U.N. inspectors while sandbagging U.S. efforts to diplomatically scuttle the country’s nuclear efforts?
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
This is done to prevent teams from sandbagging in the races that lead up to their most important race of the year
As the newest and least competitive car, the Valkyrie gets the biggest break, with a minimum weight of just 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg) and a maximum power of 697 hp (520 kW).
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbag
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Lawrence attempted to go over the pile on a fourth-down snap from the 1-yard line, but Bolton greeted him there, slapping the ball away and forcing a fumble inches before the ball reached the line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the shot contest forced Sarr to leave the restricted area and gave Mitchell Robinson an easy path for a putback.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The judge cited testimony from another former girlfriend, Jane, who said Combs later assaulted her and coerced her into oral sex with an escort.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Questioning earlier medical evidence that the victims suffered brain injuries, the assessment also relied on a controversial study by the National Institutes of Health that was later shut down after an internal review confirmed some patients were coerced to participate.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The rally aimed to compel Starbucks to finalize the collective bargaining contract for improved staffing, shift hours, take-home pay and on-the-job protections for its baristas.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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And yet, today, a few pieces of evidence are compelling us to reconsider this scenario.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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In this case, October benefits are obligated in September.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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One is filing a complaint with the DOT, which it is obligated to investigate (at least, for now).—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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World Athletics said Semenya and a few other DSD athletes in international track have testosterone levels in the male range, giving them an unfair advantage over other women because of the hormone's connection to muscle mass and cardio-vascular performance.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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On fourth-and-1 from the 24, J’Mari Taylor muscled inside for 3 yards.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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According to him, Dicaprio ended the long night by asking him for a drink, and Tunstall obliged with Hibiki Suntory Whisky.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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And the Giants were happy to oblige after Jones posted a 3-13 record in 16 starts across 2023 and 2024.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sandbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbag. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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