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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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
First 100 guests receive a reusable bag.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
There are few things more inimical to self-reinvention than drinking yourself into the big zip-up bag at age 44.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
First 100 guests receive a reusable bag.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bag
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Baby food pouches were one of the worst offenders — in a 2024 analysis of the same data, Dunford found 50% of the sugar consumed from infant foods comes from pouches.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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An interior drop pouch holds climbing skins, three zippered outer pockets swallow headlamps and sunscreen.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Avoid pillowcases with large holes that can allow dust to enter, and choose light colors since dark colors and designs may bleed onto leather purses or clothing and stain them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Today, however, the outlet reduced its price even further and after 81% in total savings, this versatile purse clocks in at $57.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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City officials in Reedley first raised concerns in December 2022 after a code enforcement officer noticed a green garden hose protruding from the warehouse.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, Bad Bunny also stopped at a piraguas cart recreation and briefly grabbed a frozen dessert.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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His piece of genius separated the sides entering the 84th minute but during a chaotic finale, the hosts conspired to grab defeat from the jaws of victory.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In France, 60% of respondents said their government’s policies will leave future generations worse off, as did 53% in the United Kingdom and 51% in Germany.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Payne fled after the shooting, leaving his children behind.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Democrat Joe Biden won Georgia by about 11,800 votes in an election overseen by a Republican secretary of state and certified by a Republican governor.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond her performances, Russo has earned critical recognition as a songwriter.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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He was touched by Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who was credited with the sack.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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New England quarterback Drake Maye took six sacks.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bag. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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