as in bag
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
we sealed the catnip in a cloth pouch and tossed it to the cat
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Recent Examples of pouch
Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
The first rider set out from St. Joseph to the celebratory firing of a cannon — poor horse — with a mail pouch containing 49 letters, five telegrams and miscellaneous papers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
Cinnamon applesauce pouches from the other brands, Schnucks and Weis, are also subject to recall.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Another option is to save the fabric pouches that new sets of bed sheets often come in and use them for shoes.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
The first rider set out from St. Joseph to the celebratory firing of a cannon — poor horse — with a mail pouch containing 49 letters, five telegrams and miscellaneous papers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Verb
Caiden had been eating the cinnamon applesauce pouches almost every day for about a month.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
Cinnamon applesauce pouches from the other brands, Schnucks and Weis, are also subject to recall.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouch
Noun
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Fisher updated this guide to the best affordable bag brands for 2025 with new bag styles, new purse brands, and emerging trends in the designer fashion market.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Some pretty wild things are going on over in the accessories department, where high-summer necessities like raffia bags and sleek sunglasses are up to 40% off.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The first-gen roam the mainland naked because of the idea that their clothes disintegrated long ago, and their appearances are characterized by veins that protrude from their body in revolting knots.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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After making sure the point is protruding slightly from one side of the bait, take the extra few seconds to remove scales all around the point.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Kelly started 11 games at defensive end for the Knights last season, leading the team in sacks (5.5), tackles for loss (9.5) and fumbles forced (three).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Davis already looks the part of a college defensive lineman at 6 feet 4 and 270 pounds and had a productive junior season at DeSmet with 46 tackles, 9 sacks and 18 tackles for loss.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Progress with Canada has been a roller coaster, with the U.S. president poking at the nation’s northern neighbor and repeatedly suggesting it would be absorbed as a U.S. state.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Johnson immediately returned to social media Wednesday night to post a series of rambling videos discussing his arrest and seemingly poking at Rogan without addressing him directly.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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In every photo, Tater's eyes bulged with what can only be described as pure joy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Originally misdiagnosed with a bulging disk, a surgeon discovered a spinal fracture during McQueen’s time off this season, and got him on a proper healing regimen.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouch. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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