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
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Busking and backpacking alone, Amy goes from one potentially dangerous situation to another — leaving a club drunk with a stranger, later acknowledging her outcome could’ve been worse than just losing her passport and jacket.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
All In Motion Lifestyle Backpack This spacious backpack is designed with travel in mind.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Did Fred also attach himself to that backpack off camera?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Busking and backpacking alone, Amy goes from one potentially dangerous situation to another — leaving a club drunk with a stranger, later acknowledging her outcome could’ve been worse than just losing her passport and jacket.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some districts allow phones in lockers or require them to stay powered off in backpacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
All In Motion Lifestyle Backpack This spacious backpack is designed with travel in mind.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
Noun
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Packing cubes are a clever travel hack that can help maximize the space in your suitcase.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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For the always-on-the-go friend (or the one who always ends up with shampoo spilled in her suitcase), the Kitsch Travel Bottle Set is a great option.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Using tongs, transfer chicken to serving platter and tent with aluminum foil.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat. Don’t skip tenting the ake with foil after 25 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Texas Tech has emerged as the clear favorite to win the conference (-120 odds on BetMGM), the chasing pack is still a jumbled mess.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Launched by former Sideshow executive Jason Hellerstein in February, with backing from a group of private investors led by Alex Lo’s Cinema Inutile, 1-2 Special is one a pack of new theatrical-first distributors looking to carve out a space in the domestic market.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Porter’s book opens with Shy carrying a rucksack full of stones.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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That unique property results in utilitarian staples such as rucksacks, puffer jackets, and driving sneakers that marry softness with resilience.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Photo: Getty Images Each winter, Wright and his apprentices would caravan from Spring Green to Scottsdale to continue their work in warmer weather.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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,
5 Oct. 2025
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This year, the venue is enforcing an oversized bag policy by which those even with a mere knapsack may not get in.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Backpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpack. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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