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Recent Examples of haversack
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.
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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
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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The small knapsack is made from a lightweight, technical material with a water-resistant coating and anti-wrinkle properties to maintain a more professional look.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes,
26 Nov. 2024
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The Roam was the first dedicated portable device that Sonos decided should get Bluetooth (there not being much Wi-Fi in the middle of the woods or at a lake) so that listeners could snag a single Sonos product for both their kitchen and knapsack.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
20 July 2024
Noun
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This imposing emporium displays everything from lavish sequined satchels to exquisite fine jewelry to, of course, fashions, including those heart-throb coats.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Heald swears by a rugged, nylon satchel from TUMI that weighs barely half a pound.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Police also retrieved a backpack as evidence in the shooting, according to the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The stainless steel withstands rough use no matter how often it gets stuffed or dropped into a backpack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the appeal, the footage showed the women at 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 6 wearing rucksacks.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The migrants were carrying bags and rucksacks while migrant parents could be seen pushing children in strollers or carrying youngsters on their shoulders.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dishes made using sous-vide, a method in which ingredients are vacuum-sealed in a plastic cooking pouch and heated to a precise temperature in a water bath, needed to be abandoned or revised.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Parchment paper is ideal for baking, lining pans, and cooking en papillote (in a pouch).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here is a list of 10 unique gift ideas, including reading accessories like book lights, journals, totes, unique mugs, and more: Book nook: $50 This book nook from UncommonGoods is a great accessory for readers.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Round it out with a sparkling tennis bracelet and striped tote to hold your racquet for an ace ensemble.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 17 games, Sherwood finished with 158 tackles and two sacks in his first full season as a starter, after C.J. Mosley (toe, neck) was out most of last season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Van Ginkel was a big-play weapon with 11.5 sacks and 2 interceptions that were both returned for touchdowns along with 79 stops.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Items will cover a wide range, including baseball caps, sweatshirts, skorts and duffel bags.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rugged Twill Duffle Bag Courtesy of brand 10/12 Filson Medium Rugged Twill Duffle Bag $595 Amazon $595 Filson Filson’s duffel bag is my go-to weekender bag.—
Barry Samaha,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Haversack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversack. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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