bagging

verb

Definition of baggingnext
present participle of bag
1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point the shirt bagged at the waist

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2
as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly bagged a deer while hunting last weekend

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3
as in leaving
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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4
as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort bagged a full fellowship at one of the nation's leading universities

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5
as in earning
to receive as return for effort bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagging
  1. protruding
  2. grabbing
  3. leaving
  4. achieving
  5. earning
  6. poking
  7. catching
  8. winning
Verb
  • The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of protruding
Verb
  • Corporate sustainability has emerged in recent years as a complex narrative of contrasting tempos—a story of rapid, headline-grabbing shifts intertwined with deep, fundamental transformations.
    Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • James finished the contest by scoring 16 points, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out two assists.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabbing
Verb
  • Et voilà, an entire makeup library with just $15 to spare, leaving me with just enough money to buy one more tube of concealer but likely not a makeup bag to store everything.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaving
Verb
  • The goal of a successful exit includes financial gain, strategic transition, and achieving personal goals.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As healthcare providers and suppliers position themselves to succeed in the race to value, their ability to utilize data and advanced technology will determine their success in navigating this complex landscape and achieving sustainable growth.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Christmas film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, earning a 91% score from critics and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of earning
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  • No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of poking
Verb
  • Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company more than survived, catching the eye of private equity giant Blackstone, which purchased Vivient in 2012 for $2 billion.
    Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of winning
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