as in wallet
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
it'll be much easier to carry a backpack than to lug that suitcase all over the place
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Recent Examples of suitcase
Martinez grabbed a suitcase to leave the apartment but then grabbed a pistol and fired through a door three times, Lopez and his sister, court documents state.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Set inside a life-sized denim suitcase, Mitchell cycles through travel-ready looks from the collection, while her childrenwear matching Baby & Toddler VintageSoft Hoodies and Barrel Sweatpants.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
The story draws from Sriram’s real experiences being part of the kink community, and the emerging cult hit made more than $1,000 just selling the merch in a single suitcase.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
Or, God forbid, arrive with a suitcase full of untested trendy purchases, only to find that nothing actually looks good together.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 24 July 2025
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Set inside a life-sized denim suitcase, Mitchell cycles through travel-ready looks from the collection, while her childrenwear matching Baby & Toddler VintageSoft Hoodies and Barrel Sweatpants.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
The story draws from Sriram’s real experiences being part of the kink community, and the emerging cult hit made more than $1,000 just selling the merch in a single suitcase.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
Or, God forbid, arrive with a suitcase full of untested trendy purchases, only to find that nothing actually looks good together.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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Here's how to use water wisely for the benefit of your plants, the planet, and your wallet.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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In effect, loyalty points may travel with the user’s digital wallet, not live inside separate merchant apps.—
Darko Pavic,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed along with snacks.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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While a compact carry-on and durable oversized suitcase are must-haves in any luggage arsenal, the importance of a travel backpack shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Combined, these findings all point to the likelihood of widespread famine, the migration of large numbers of people seeking a more stable environment and the carry-on impact of geopolitical disorder.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
25 July 2025
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The two joined forces on a limited-edition, 25-piece collection of clothing, luggage, and travel bags that launched on August 1, 2025 at 9 a.m. ET—and items are already selling out.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
1 Aug. 2025
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Takes effort to switch from stroller into luggage mode.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
31 July 2025
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Howie Mandel, lots of models, and briefcases that possibly led to lots of cash.—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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On this day in 1944, Col. Claus von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, but failed as a briefcase bomb injured but did not kill the dictator.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Clothing, footwear and personal accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item include: Backpacks, handbags, fanny packs and diaper bags.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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These days, Vivier’s brand has 14 stores around the world, but this will be the only one to carry all of her products: clothing, handbags, jewelry (fine and costume), a strap bar, and a complete monogramming-and-personalizing operation.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
26 July 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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