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as in pouch
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
she carries her towel and other supplies to the beach in a bright, colorful bag slung over her arm
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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items
she keeps her keys, phone, and wallet each in separate compartments in her bag so that she always knows where they are
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in to leave
to give up (a job or office)
if the supervisor says one more nasty thing to me, I'm going to bag this stupid job
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as in to win
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
bagged a full fellowship at one of the nation's leading universities
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bag
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Showalter drops from a standing position and rams his knee into Hardy’s neck, smashing the other man’s face into the street and then pulls the bag free.
—Nathan Pilling
updated July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
For a special occasion, try it out with some pearly accessories—the Simone Rocha bag this person styled the outfit with is an excellent option.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The most useful detail in the video is the killer’s bag, featuring the logo of cybersecurity company Bridge Data Network.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Showalter drops from a standing position and rams his knee into Hardy’s neck, smashing the other man’s face into the street and then pulls the bag free.
—Nathan Pilling
updated July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Verb
In their win over Suriname, Mexico was led by Cesar Montes, who bagged a brace, scoring goals in the 57th and 63rd minutes of action.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
For a special occasion, try it out with some pearly accessories—the Simone Rocha bag this person styled the outfit with is an excellent option.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
Noun
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Diverticulitis occurs when pouches called diverticula form in the colon and become inflamed.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
14 July 2025
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The risk of being poisoned is increased if children consume multiple pouches.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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And the doll carries a blue purse that can be used to carry other essential supplies or snacks on the go.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Bags big and small should also be an obligatory purchase, since there’s a wide selection of crossbody purses, hobo bags, and big carryalls on sale.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Nearby, police found another pitbull, Lucky, in a wet kennel that was bound shut with five leashes, her hip bones protruding.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Their feet protrude, white and enormous, from their grey-green uniforms like tree-branches from which the bark has been stripped.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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To find your nearest 7-Eleven and grab a free Slurpee, search the store locator on 7-Eleven's website.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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While Drake has continued with subtle jabs in his music, Pusha appears content with leaving their rivalry in the past.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Social media videos showed dramatic scenes of floodwater pouring into Manhattan subway stations and buses left stranded by rising water in towns such as Scotch Plains, New Jersey.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Until Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner had won all three of his major singles titles on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Besides Scorsese, Ron Howard also earned a nomination for his appearance in the Apple comedy, along with Anthony Mackie, Dave Franco and Bryan Cranston.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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In addition to his annual base salary and supplemental compensation, Smith is eligible to earn up to $45,000 annually through performance bonuses tied to booster engagement, athletic success and academic achievement.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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In their last three college games, Fiske and Verse combined for 9 1/2 sacks — the Fujiwhara effect.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Who starts opposite of Parsons will be fun to track, as Dante Fowler Jr. is back in the fold fresh off a double-digit sack season with the Washington Commanders and Sam Williams returns after tearing his ACL in training camp last season.—
Nick Harris
July 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2025
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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