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
ABC News, 13 June 2026
The 24-year-old son of Jon Bon Jovi faced backlash after photos of his wife carrying a car seat and two backpacks went viral in August 2025.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 June 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.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Universal Tag Tracker attaches to keys, bags, backpacks, wallets, and more, and each comes with a silicone case and carabiner.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
The 24-year-old son of Jon Bon Jovi faced backlash after photos of his wife carrying a car seat and two backpacks went viral in August 2025.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 June 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.
—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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Carrying bags and suitcases when passengers are struggling to get out can cause people to fall or damage the slides needed for exit.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Beneath the bed frame is an intentional gap, carved out so a large suitcase slides completely out of sight.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and tent with foil.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investigators executed a search warrant at the headquarters of the conspiracy in Baltimore and seized more than 8,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of counterfeit Maryland tax stamps.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This year, the Rangers’ offense ranks slightly below the middle of the major-league pack, but there’s reason to believe the arrow is pointing up.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Following that event, attendees can caravan to the WWII Memorial located at Ninth and G streets for an 11 a.m. ceremony.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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,
7 June 2026
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Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Backpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpack. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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