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
Holter, who lives about a mile away, remembers a suitcase stolen off a porch and a bicycle swiped.
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Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
For me, no beach vacation is complete without a fun, flirty, little slip tucked into an overstuffed suitcase.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Living out of a suitcase hasn’t been the worst of things for these Charlotte Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
But school leaders say the biggest takeaway was not what students packed in their suitcases.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
For me, no beach vacation is complete without a fun, flirty, little slip tucked into an overstuffed suitcase.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Living out of a suitcase hasn’t been the worst of things for these Charlotte Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
But school leaders say the biggest takeaway was not what students packed in their suitcases.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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His team found that this Omnistealer was compatible with more than 60 cryptocurrency wallet extensions, including MetaMask and Coinbase; more than 10 password managers, including LastPass; more than 10 web browsers, including Chrome and Firefox; and cloud storage services like Google Drive.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At school, the student noticed the handgun inside their backpack and told a school counselor, according to the DA's office.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Moreno-Gama, who allegedly had kerosene in his backpack, was seen trying to hit the building's glass with a chair, according to court documents.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many airline passengers insist they're being forced to check their carry-on bags — even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Umbrellas should expand to protect the user’s entire body from various weather conditions while still being small enough to pack in a purse or carry-on.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In terms of cargo capacity, the BMW would seem to have an advantage on the spec sheet, but Edmunds’ editors were able to fit just as much luggage behind the Q5’s back seat as the X3’s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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When fully extended, the robot grows from 28 to 50 inches (711 to 1,270 mm) in length, a significant reach for a 110-lb (50-kg) machine that folds down to a size small enough to fit in airline luggage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Suoco Travel Vacuum Bags Vacuum compression bags like these are a lifesaver for overpackers like me.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are three leather finishes available for the handles and accents—cognac, black and chocolate—all designed to pair with the brand’s backpack and briefcase ranges for a cohesive set.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The program also features a silent auction of luxury handbags donated by Elyse Walker, a raffle with prizes including jewelry from XIV Karats and a luxury hotel stay, among other offerings.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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