1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the shirt bagged at the waist
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2
as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in left
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 won
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 earned
to receive as return for effort
bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bagged
Pennsylvania also bagged a gold medal for Benigna’s Creek, Chambourcin 2024.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Although jeans may be more relaxed around the legs, there is still a case for stretch materials to provide comfort and ease as well as recovery or bounce back, preventing bagged out knees and loosening.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
In 2024, after a decade, California bagged the top spot with 57 companies on the list, while Texas and New York tied in second with 52 companies each.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Trey Gudoy bagged an RBI double and a run scored in the second inning.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Acemi bagged the Acta Student Award for the experiment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Pre-cut produce and bagged salads cost more, spoil faster, and may carry health risks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Villa’s captain is in the form of his life, having bagged a brace in that second leg against Forest.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The food comes in either canned or bagged and boxed packaging.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Although jeans may be more relaxed around the legs, there is still a case for stretch materials to provide comfort and ease as well as recovery or bounce back, preventing bagged out knees and loosening.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
In 2024, after a decade, California bagged the top spot with 57 companies on the list, while Texas and New York tied in second with 52 companies each.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Trey Gudoy bagged an RBI double and a run scored in the second inning.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Acemi bagged the Acta Student Award for the experiment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Pre-cut produce and bagged salads cost more, spoil faster, and may carry health risks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Villa’s captain is in the form of his life, having bagged a brace in that second leg against Forest.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The food comes in either canned or bagged and boxed packaging.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagged
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In his right leg, Adin's tibia bone was broken in half and protruded through the skin.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Augie Garrido—While at Cal State Fullerton, Garrido’s baseball teams won three national championships, made seven College World Series appearances and 16 conference championships including 11 in a row (1974-84).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Smith played a key role in the 49ers’ dominant defense in the early 2010s under head coach Jim Harbaugh, which earned San Francisco an NFC championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVII, which the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Research from a social-commerce platform found that the top 10% of digital creators earned more than $53,715 each during a three-month period alone.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The view was uncommonly broad, and the city skyline poked out of the eastern sky.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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Jo Adell poked a tying single through the infield moments later.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Ready Player One previously achieved $53 million domestically in its opening weekend in 2018.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Those aims do not appear to have been achieved.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Software engineers have largely reaped the benefits of AI agents, but workers in other roles have been slower to adopt the technology.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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“Bagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagged. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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