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
Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
However, since only female kangaroos have pouches, Mr. Zip would eventually become a she, named Zippy.
—John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
But the department and lawmakers have not decided what to do with those dollars next.
$1 Million for drug disposal pouches
Jason Sundby, CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies, said the Deterra pouches his company sells are a low-cost way to prevent expensive addictions.
—Aneri Pattani, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
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Noun
The recall affects specific lots of 1.15-ounce Original Beef, sold in 12-count pouches, 8-count pouches and single sticks; and 1.15-ounce Original Turkey Stick singles packaged at one facility between Jan. 16, 2025 and Jan. 23, 2025, Chomps stated.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
However, since only female kangaroos have pouches, Mr. Zip would eventually become a she, named Zippy.
—John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Cinnamon applesauce pouches from the other brands, Schnucks and Weis, are also subject to recall.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
But the department and lawmakers have not decided what to do with those dollars next.
$1 Million for drug disposal pouches
Jason Sundby, CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies, said the Deterra pouches his company sells are a low-cost way to prevent expensive addictions.
—Aneri Pattani, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouch
Noun
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That bag included a pair of argyle socks, which contained the two hidden notes.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The company said Wednesday that the recall includes less than 1,300 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips.—
Time,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chapman was voted a second-team freshman All-American after finishing with three sacks, tied for second on the team.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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Kennard transferred from Georgia Tech and immediately was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year with a conference-high 11 1/2 sacks.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beattie is just one figure in a bulging cast of characters that Stewart handily divides into five main categories: Funders, Thinkers, Sergeants, Infantry and Power Players.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouch. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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