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as in bag
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
asked the bagger to put all the loaves of bread in the same sack
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2
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
I think I'm ready to hit the sack
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as in to dismiss
to let go from office, service, or employment
he was sacked for showing up late once too often
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Recent Examples of sack
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
A couple of sack artists around the league — the Cowboys’ Micah Parsons and the Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson — have skipped out on OTAs amid increasingly ugly contract disputes with their franchises.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 May 2025
In truth, Milan haven’t been the same since Paolo Maldini was sacked from the club in 2023.
—Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Despite Nick Bosa coming in with nine sacks, the rest of the team only managed a collective 28 more.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
A couple of sack artists around the league — the Cowboys’ Micah Parsons and the Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson — have skipped out on OTAs amid increasingly ugly contract disputes with their franchises.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Verb
The 166-year-old St. Francis College in New York City, has sacked a quarter of its staff.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 May 2025
In truth, Milan haven’t been the same since Paolo Maldini was sacked from the club in 2023.
—Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sack
Noun
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There’s also a textured leather crossbody bag that comes in even more shades and also costs $100.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Wear them with wide-leg trousers and a crossbody bag in Rome or toss them on with a sundress for a sidewalk café lunch in Paris.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Place the tallest plants at the back of the bed, with the shortest in front.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Her Instagram post included two snaps: a film still of the pair in bed in 2004's The Woodsman, and a second slide featuring a Polaroid of the two actors on the set of Lemon Sky in 1987.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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What to look for The recalled baby food comes in 4-ounce pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food with a best by date of 11/1/2025.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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The brand is also introducing a new line of signature pouches adorned with the crystal Camelia medallion.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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The furniture is set up: desk in the back, sitting area with black leather couch and two chairs arranged in the front, overlooking the Gophers men’s basketball program’s practice courts.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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Other notable features include a 12-bed bunk room and a spa with a Himalayan salt room, plus an entertaining complex decked out with a bar, a movie theater, a bowling alley, a sports simulator, an arcade, a cigar lounge, and a wine cave.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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The children’s bunk room is warm, sophisticated and cleverly designed.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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“Sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sack. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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