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
There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals. Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes. Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 To-go bags are meant to carry containers of food, not just the food, such as the mixed greens and baby arugula here. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Shop my top picks—a suede jacket, Adidas sneakers, luxe bags—from Anthropologie, Mango, Shopbop, and Coach Outlet, up to 72 percent off. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 This month, 190-piece Hershey Halloween candy bags, including pirate and witch varietals, are $5 off. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Lamb, 27, had four luxury bags stolen from his home, as the burglar entered through a broken window on the property. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 More than $300,000 worth of property was stolen, including four luxury bags, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, citing the police report. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026 Women carry Dior bags and don Gucci sandals while men wear tailored jeans and loafers. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
Bean bags that land on the board without first touching the ground or falling off are worth one point. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 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 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 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 Cleaning bags up costs real money. Max Dametz, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026 Below, check out more surprisingly inexpensive Amazon bags under $35. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bags
Noun
  • The gender gap is widest for nicotine pouches, with 7% of men using them, versus 1% of women.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, social media platforms and online forums are exceptionally valuable for monitoring substance use trends, including emerging and resurging drugs such as xylazine, nicotine pouches and cocaine.
    Thu T. Nguyen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Accel Entertainment bought Fairmount for $35 million in 2024, started with video gambling, and was spending $3 million to roll out table games this year, while boosting purses by $500,000, attracting more horses and trainers.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Anything that protrudes above the shallow, insulating snow cover is more prone to being damaged by the cold and wind or eaten by wildlife, said plant ecologist Anne Bjorkman of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Other animals on-site include a stable full of horses and Cowboy the tortoise, who is about the size of a lawnmower and whose head protrudes from what looks like a Venus flytrap made of bone.
    Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Innanen came up with the idea that, as Anton gets up to leave while Paul Baker and Issa make out, Paul Baker grabs his leg to keep him on the bed.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The trooper grabs the man by his wrist and his dreadlocks and began yanking his upper body through the window, the video shows.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Xenex LightStrike Infections acquired inside hospitals remain a serious problem, especially when harmful germs survive on surfaces after a patient leaves a room.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Measles spreads through the air and can remain in a room for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In this one, the Tar Heels scored first again, allowed 10 straight points and then played the sort of gritty defense under a gray Irish sky that wins you a lot of football games.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If the credit bid is successful, the creditor wins the asset and the debtor gets a deduction of the judgment for the amount of the credit bid.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Prolific even earns the Grammy winner his first placement on a roster that did not exist during his lifetime.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is a strong luxury credit card that earns transferable Citi ThankYou® Points and provides hundreds in annual credits.
    Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the Steelers’ first game of the 2025 season, Jones allowed three sacks on quarterback Aaron Rodgers while lined up at left tackle.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Goode had 29 tackles (but no sacks) in 37 games and one start.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bags. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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