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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Applications sought for open seat on Oakdale City Council
Bev Schultz was an outdoor enthusiast who hiked many sections of the Appalachian Trail and backpacked on Isle Royale National Park.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Inside Leto’s backpack were two magazines, a Kevlar panel and a satellite phone, according to the proffer.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Noun
The low-budget indie pic, written and directed by Casey Cooper Johnson, follows three former college buddies who reunite for a backpacking trip.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Applications sought for open seat on Oakdale City Council
Bev Schultz was an outdoor enthusiast who hiked many sections of the Appalachian Trail and backpacked on Isle Royale National Park.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Verb
According to an indictment, Soliman brought a backpack weed sprayer filled with flammable liquid and a black plastic container filled with 18 glass bottles and jars full of flammable liquid, several with red rags stuffed through the top to act as a wick.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2025
Inside Leto’s backpack were two magazines, a Kevlar panel and a satellite phone, according to the proffer.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
Noun
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But with two league titles and two Silver Ball top-scorer awards safely wrapped up in his suitcase, the Sweden international is in search of a new challenge.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Despite planning out my outfits for every day and night of the trip, my carry-on suitcase was overflowing.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until edges begin to bubble and top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, tenting with aluminum foil as needed to prevent overbrowning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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Bake at 350°F until set and lightly browned on top, loosely tenting with aluminum foil halfway through cooking, 35 to 40 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Noun
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When your kids are running around right before the fireworks, a pack of glow sticks can only add to the fun.—
Christopher Murray
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1 July 2025
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Since this comes in a pack of two, my kids will often use them to play tic-tac-toe, write secret messages to each other, or make up their own version of Pictionary to pass the time.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The format sees contestants race up a mountain with rucksacks full of cash and the German version shot in New Zealand alongside several other international editions.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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By late Sunday afternoon, dozens of people in civilian clothing had begun moving rucksacks, duffel bags and other luggage off the ship.—
Andrew Keh,
New York Times,
19 May 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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In the end, though, their scores on the knapsack test were no better than the placebo group.—
Paul Tough Eric Jason Martin Krish Seenivasan Brian St. Pierre,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Steel wore a white turtleneck and carried a small knapsack filled with court filings: pleasure reading.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Backpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpack. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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