as in bag
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 to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Recent Examples of pouch
Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
However, since only female kangaroos have pouches, Mr. Zip would eventually become a she, named Zippy.
—John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
But the department and lawmakers have not decided what to do with those dollars next.
$1 Million for drug disposal pouches
Jason Sundby, CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies, said the Deterra pouches his company sells are a low-cost way to prevent expensive addictions.
—Aneri Pattani, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
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Noun
The recall affects specific lots of 1.15-ounce Original Beef, sold in 12-count pouches, 8-count pouches and single sticks; and 1.15-ounce Original Turkey Stick singles packaged at one facility between Jan. 16, 2025 and Jan. 23, 2025, Chomps stated.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
However, since only female kangaroos have pouches, Mr. Zip would eventually become a she, named Zippy.
—John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Cinnamon applesauce pouches from the other brands, Schnucks and Weis, are also subject to recall.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
But the department and lawmakers have not decided what to do with those dollars next.
$1 Million for drug disposal pouches
Jason Sundby, CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies, said the Deterra pouches his company sells are a low-cost way to prevent expensive addictions.
—Aneri Pattani, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouch
Noun
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So Johan packed up their bags and drove him home immediately.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The third season of The White Lotus may be checking out tonight, but don’t pack your bags just yet.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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His strip sack and 83-yard return for a touchdown clinched the semifinal victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carrick’s penalty proved costly, as neither Trocheck nor Braden Schneider could muscle Point away from poking a puck past Shesterkin’s pad.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hector had been poking fun at Lisa’s special interest: Taylor Swift.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouch. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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