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as in pouches
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 purses
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in leaves
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 wins
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
Noun
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Some donors dig around in their purses or open up their wallets to look for spare change to drop into the kettles.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025 -
Its system can be used on footwear, clothing, purses and bags, jewellery and watches and homeware items, and the company claims it can be integrated onto any applicable website in just one hour.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Unlike hiding apps — typically done by moving them to a folder or using a third-party launcher, which still leaves them accessible from the app drawer — Private Space creates a separate, secure area within your phone that is completely isolated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
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The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Sapphire Preferred earns more on select streaming services and travel purchases that aren’t flights or hotel bookings.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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In 592 snaps, Smith committed six penalties and allowed five sacks in 10 games.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The post had been liked more than 30,000 times, and Ted has since appeared in by his owner that pokes fun at the candid video becoming an unexpected viral sensation.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This Scoop oversized option, on sale for $27, achieves the high-end aesthetic without a hefty price tag.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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This increases the driving range of the vehicle while the immersion cooling technology achieves a precise temperature control of three percent.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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