bags 1 of 2

plural of bag
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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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bags

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bag
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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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Recent Examples of bags
Noun
To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Towels, large hats and bags of ice were among the more common remedies for spectators. Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026 Check out Italian leather bags, a chic summer dress, and twill work pants, from $35. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Drop your bags in your unique (each one different) suite and then head up to the rooftop pool for a drink at Pomelo in your sassiest swimsuit. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Luckily, Japan has excellent next-day luggage delivery services, so pack an overnight carry-on and entrust oversized bags to the pros. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Bostonians with ties to Cape Verde wore the country’s flag on bags, shawls, and most popularly, soccer jerseys during a City Hall flag raising Sunday to celebrate the archipelago nation’s 51st Independence Day. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
Verb
Cleaning bags up costs real money. Max Dametz, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026 Give your hefty designer bags a break from the sand and swap in this summer-friendly alternative instead. Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026 Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 The Fendi logo bags contributing to the beginnings of a winning trend for luxury brands in the 1980s. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 Anne Hathaway played the main character, an aspiring journalist who bags a job at a major fashion magazine, despite having no interest in fashion herself. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Below, check out more surprisingly inexpensive Amazon bags under $35. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 Drizzilicious took their already-craveworthy birthday cake mini rice cakes and added a patriotic twist with their America’s 250 Anniversary Edition bags. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
Noun
  • For more of the best beach day essentials, check out portable coolers, beach totes, umbrellas, games, phone pouches, and more below.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Recommended Health news Health newsAre ZYN nicotine pouches safer than smoking?
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • The meticulous production cycle for Birkin bags, however, has contributed to their scarcity, and some critics have complained that the purses have been more readily available to existing, ultra-wealthy customers of the brand.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Place a packet in each shoe or in the pockets of your purses, and remember to replace them every few months.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.
    Adam Williams March 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out.
    William Earl, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • When forecasters warn about a heat wave, the number that grabs headlines is the daytime high.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Novak Djokovic wins his second Wimbledon title and denies Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Holloway, conversely, has been more active, going 5-3 since McGregor's last octagon appearance, including BMF title wins.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Currently, a person who earns $184,500 per year pays the same amount in annual Social Security taxes as a person who earns $5 million per year.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Rookie linebacker Kyle Louis was the only college football player in 2024 to produce 90-plus tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four interceptions.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Campbell has 117 career sacks in 278 games, including 259 starts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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