as in suitcase
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
stuffed her backpack with so many books that she could barely walk
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Recent Examples of backpack
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Kuznetsov then appeared to pull an engagement ring out of a backpack, get down on one knee and propose to Nikolau.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This one-time discount can be used on any purchase, from best-selling toiletry bags and makeup cases to foldable duffel bags and backpacks.
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Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Kuznetsov then appeared to pull an engagement ring out of a backpack, get down on one knee and propose to Nikolau.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
Images and video retrieved from the camera system's data and released by the FBI showed a man in a face mask, gloves and backpack at her door overnight.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
Noun
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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The suitcase containing the girl's body was found shortly after he was arrested, leading to the additional charges, police said.
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 to 30 minutes, tenting with foil if needed.
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Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and tent with foil.
Noun
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The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
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In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
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The change, which Cochrane said is an experiment, is also a concession to several external factors that make the old-school style caravans more challenging.
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Each spring, his parents and five siblings would caravan with a couple of other families from South Texas to the Oregon-Idaho border.
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The pack can be a rucksack, backpack or vest, and the exercise has roots in military training before crossing over into mainstream fitness.
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Kerouac had already framed the problem in The Dharma Bums, where a character modeled on Gary Snyder called for a rucksack revolution to counter America’s addiction to muchness.
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My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.
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Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.
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“Backpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpack. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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