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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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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
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
And the Dolphins went from setting a franchise record in sacks (56) in 2023 to producing just 35 in 2024.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Williams was sacked 68 times last year, good for the third most in a season in NFL history.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Returning contributors from last season include Donovan Spellman (two sacks) and Zion Shockley, leaving the battles on the edges up for grabs in the spring session.
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Geno Smith was sacked 50 times in 2024, and the offense was deeply affected by the lack of protection for Smith.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for sack
Noun
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The bag comes in nine different colors like black, red, olive green and tan.—
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That bag included a pair of argyle socks, which contained the two hidden notes.—
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Atelier Medica by Clementine Sleepwear On average, one third of our lives are spent in bed.—
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In October 2019, Tammy Daybell was found dead in her bed.—
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The blanket folds easily into a carrying pouch, which doubles as a pillow.—
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Original Beef, which are sold in 12-count pouches, 8-count pouches, and single sticks.—
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During their chat, Barrymore’s dog Douglas, who frequently walks around on set during the show, hopped up on the couch and began curiously sniffing Blanco’s mouth.—
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Just as comfy as any indoor couch, this patio sectional has a moveable footrest and a coffee table.—
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The upper level holds the bar and lounge, four guest rooms (including a six-bed bunk room, earmarked for the client’s grandchildren), and a large outdoor entertaining space.—
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My favorite hut is Zealand, because the wood-burning stove keeps the bunks toasty on chilly nights.—
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“Sack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sack. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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