as in bags
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Recent Examples of pouches
Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Each attendee at the show received a small piece of a painting in the lockable pouches phones were kept in; some fans have speculated that together, the fragments reveal Bridgers’ next album cover.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 10 May 2026
And some schools have used other forms of phone restriction that might have different effects than the pouches.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
When not in use, these pouches lie flat and are easy to store.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
In front of the dressing rooms is a custom embroidery table filled with a variety of different canvas totes, bags, keychains, pouches and more.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Carlson had millions of dollars worth of boxes filled with ALP Drifter Nicotine pouches stolen in transit in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Panic pouches contain personalized self-help items to promote a sense of calm, and can include things like fidget spinners, stress balls, and essential oils.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Energy drinks and nicotine pouches help people stay alert and sharpen focus when that morning coffee caffeine jolt isn't enough.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
While lozenges are designed to taste unpleasant, nicotine pouches are often flavored with mint, coffee, cinnamon, or fruit.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
Each attendee at the show received a small piece of a painting in the lockable pouches phones were kept in; some fans have speculated that together, the fragments reveal Bridgers’ next album cover.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 10 May 2026
And some schools have used other forms of phone restriction that might have different effects than the pouches.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
When not in use, these pouches lie flat and are easy to store.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
In front of the dressing rooms is a custom embroidery table filled with a variety of different canvas totes, bags, keychains, pouches and more.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Carlson had millions of dollars worth of boxes filled with ALP Drifter Nicotine pouches stolen in transit in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Panic pouches contain personalized self-help items to promote a sense of calm, and can include things like fidget spinners, stress balls, and essential oils.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Energy drinks and nicotine pouches help people stay alert and sharpen focus when that morning coffee caffeine jolt isn't enough.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouches
Noun
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Some rest their coats, bags and umbrellas on the empty chair next to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The remote terminal essentially moves the security screening process from the actual airport to the new facility, allowing travelers to check themselves and their bags and get on a bus that drops them off right at their airport gate, 23 miles away.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Chris Sanon, the Orlando area’s leader in sacks a year ago, played well in his move to linebacker from edge rusher.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Houston recorded eight sacks and hit Allen four other times while throwing to keep him winless in NRG Stadium.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Kym is the family fuckup and a guilty party to its biggest tragedy but also constantly pokes the bear as its selfish verbal assassin.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Instead, the robot simply pokes through it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouches. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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