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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
The sight of a suitcase has historically inspired dread in me.
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Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Wouldn’t their suitcase just be crammed with too many clothes that won’t fit at that point?
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
According to prosecutors, a New Jersey Transit police officer patrolling Newark Penn Station noticed an unattended zebra-print suitcase near the Newark subway entrance on Jan. 3 and called for a K9 unit.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The moment is an echo of an earlier scene in the film in which Matthew quits his job in Montreal and abandons his suitcase on his office building’s external staircase.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
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Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Wouldn’t their suitcase just be crammed with too many clothes that won’t fit at that point?
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
According to prosecutors, a New Jersey Transit police officer patrolling Newark Penn Station noticed an unattended zebra-print suitcase near the Newark subway entrance on Jan. 3 and called for a K9 unit.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The moment is an echo of an earlier scene in the film in which Matthew quits his job in Montreal and abandons his suitcase on his office building’s external staircase.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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Treating yourself to a new pair of sneakers doesn’t have to come at the expense of your wallet.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With Floral Print $79 Coach Outlet If Mom loves to keep things simple, this medium-sized wallet is one of the best gifts for carrying just the essentials—just a few cards and cash—in the prettiest floral print.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The unidentified teens allegedly punched the man in the face and hit him with a backpack before running away.—
Brie Stimson , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the clip, taken on board a train at Penn Station, New York City, a dog sits hunched over on a seat between what appears to be the owner and a backpack.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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We were each allowed a personal item, one carry-on up to 33 lbs., and 2 standard pieces of luggage up to 50 lbs.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The lightweight and flexible shoes pack easily in my carry-on without losing their shape.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Golden Lessons for Brands Everywhere Briggs & Riley’s enduring success offers critical lessons that reach far beyond the luggage sector on the importance of delivering on brand promise: Substance wins over slogan.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The new Al Hajjaj film is a screwball comedy, following two feuding Saudi paramedics who stumble upon a briefcase containing Saudi Arabian Riyal 2 million ($533,300) and become unwittingly entangled in a high-stakes kidnapping and ransom plot.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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Australian Wagyu tomahawk steak presented in the elaborate briefcase.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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However, most luxury products are made in Europe, such as leather handbags and shoes from Italy and Spain and watches from Switzerland.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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But how many Eilish-and-ethical fans can afford a $3,500 Gucci handbag?—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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