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
It could be said that Barca has one foot in the next round of the competition - the semifinals - for the first time since 2019, thanks to its comfortable margin achieved by goals from Robert Lewandowski, who bagged a brace and the MVP award, as well as Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The budding artist also bagged her associate’s degree from The Los Angeles Film School in 2023, so has been on this higher education journey for some time.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Mar. 2025
Host city Seoul, like Shanghai, bagged four spots in the 2025 awards, including Eatanic Garden — a menuless fine-dining concept that highlights ingredients using five senses — at 25th place, which was the highest new entry on the list.
—Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Their mentor is Hao, a married man who allegedly bagged his wife using his own teachings.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Gosling is argubly the biggest name Star Wars has bagged so far.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Musk’s early head start bagged him an advisory role alongside the incoming administration.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Even though Chris Wood only bagged two goals for Newcastle in 2021/22, his sale denied Burnley of the goals that might have kept them in the Premier League.
—Steve Price, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Larson, who bagged six wins in 2024, feels the system doesn't duly value these successes.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The budding artist also bagged her associate’s degree from The Los Angeles Film School in 2023, so has been on this higher education journey for some time.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Mar. 2025
Host city Seoul, like Shanghai, bagged four spots in the 2025 awards, including Eatanic Garden — a menuless fine-dining concept that highlights ingredients using five senses — at 25th place, which was the highest new entry on the list.
—Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Their mentor is Hao, a married man who allegedly bagged his wife using his own teachings.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Gosling is argubly the biggest name Star Wars has bagged so far.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Musk’s early head start bagged him an advisory role alongside the incoming administration.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Even though Chris Wood only bagged two goals for Newcastle in 2021/22, his sale denied Burnley of the goals that might have kept them in the Premier League.
—Steve Price, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Larson, who bagged six wins in 2024, feels the system doesn't duly value these successes.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bagged
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.—
Tanya Wildt,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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In non-college football news, Penn State won the NCAA women’s volleyball national championship on Sunday.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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His 2024 performance earned him the publication’s Yankees Minor League Player of the Year award, as well as an invite to major league camp this spring.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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And in the 2021-22 school year, students at Central and Meridian academies earned more credits per semester than those at Rebound.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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The clip poked fun at photos from the couple's recent cover shoot for Interview magazine.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The muzzle of a hunting rifle poked out from the back seat, and a water bottle on the front console was filled with the brown swill of chewing tobacco.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, no investment has reaped bigger profits than Baron’s longtime bet on Tesla.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, inflation sits well below a peak attained in 2022, though price increases register nearly a percentage point higher than the Fed's goal of 2%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sunday shift In India, Apple stepped up air shipments to meet its goal of a 20% increase in usual production at iPhone plants, attained by adding workers, and temporarily extending operations at the biggest Foxconn India factory to Sundays, the source added.—
Aditya Kalra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rare earth dispute with China gained further traction earlier this month when a former Australian Defense Minister, Linda Reynolds, accused China of manipulating the critical minerals sector.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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His fashion star has been steadily rising in recent years as his widescreen approach to Loewe — rooted in craft and closely linked to the art and film worlds — has gained traction and propelled the house into a global player.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bagged. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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