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Recent Examples of haversack
Elsewhere, the design features a small capsule of Normandy sand and a strap made from an M-1928 haversack, the backpacks widely used by the US Army during World War II.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Each foot soldier carried a ten-pound musket, a sixteen-inch bayonet, a tin canteen, a linen haversack, and his own blanket—a battlefield luxury, since in peacetime five men typically shared two blankets.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Trimmed with luggage slats and a restraint bar, the box lands ready to support any traveling cases, haversacks, miniature steamer trunks, or other traveling caboodle carried in the cabin, but definitely not any plus-two passengers.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
There was the field bag (a canvas haversack used by soldiers in both world wars), the satchel (worn across the body and popularized by Indiana Jones), and the tote bag (notably prevalent among readers of The New Yorker).
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021
The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Each foot soldier carried a ten-pound musket, a sixteen-inch bayonet, a tin canteen, a linen haversack, and his own blanket—a battlefield luxury, since in peacetime five men typically shared two blankets.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Trimmed with luggage slats and a restraint bar, the box lands ready to support any traveling cases, haversacks, miniature steamer trunks, or other traveling caboodle carried in the cabin, but definitely not any plus-two passengers.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
There was the field bag (a canvas haversack used by soldiers in both world wars), the satchel (worn across the body and popularized by Indiana Jones), and the tote bag (notably prevalent among readers of The New Yorker).
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021
The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haversack
Noun
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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.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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This year, the venue is enforcing an oversized bag policy by which those even with a mere knapsack may not get in.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep scrolling for more amazing crossbodies, totes, satchels, backpacks, and more from the Michael Kors Outlet’s winter sale.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Placing his hand protectively on Berry’s shoulder, Hunt accessorized with a slate gray scarf, a warm brown leather satchel, olive green slacks, and black leather shoes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All supporting electronics are carried in a lightweight backpack.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Images of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack surrounded by immigration officers stirred outrage over the crackdown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Prince and Princess of Wales still use KP as their London home, and on two separate instances over the holidays, a man broke onto the grounds of the palace carrying a heavy rucksack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Weighted vests or rucksacks that distribute weight mostly across the shoulders and chest force your core and traps to work harder to stabilize you.—
Ian Graber-Stiehl,
Outside,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Baby food pouches were one of the worst offenders — in a 2024 analysis of the same data, Dunford found 50% of the sugar consumed from infant foods comes from pouches.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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An interior drop pouch holds climbing skins, three zippered outer pockets swallow headlamps and sunscreen.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trying to balance a tote on top of a rolling suitcase while weaving through a crowded terminal is a recipe for chaos.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rocky, meanwhile, wore a black double-breasted coat with a tie-waist, a spotty gray-blue shirt and coordinating patterned tie, navy slacks, square toe black loafers, a large Bottega Veneta tote, and Ray-Bans.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He was touched by Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who was credited with the sack.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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New England quarterback Drake Maye took six sacks.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The duffel bag also features a spacious interior with a padded laptop sleeve and a few slip pockets, along with a front exterior pocket for easy access.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another carried a black duffel bag.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Haversack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversack. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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