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
Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
Ramsdell was away on a backpacking trip Monday, driving through Yellowstone National Park with his wife and two dogs, Larkin and Megan.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Arthur also hands over Roman's backpack, which Major Crimes investigates.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Alpaca undergarments and socks are gaining popularity for those who hike and backpack the colder months.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
Ramsdell was away on a backpacking trip Monday, driving through Yellowstone National Park with his wife and two dogs, Larkin and Megan.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Two of the men were disguised as construction workers, wearing vests, masks, black sweatshirts, black pants and black backpacks, police said.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Arthur also hands over Roman's backpack, which Major Crimes investigates.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
Noun
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the latest antisemitic incident to rock a community, threatened attacks on synagogues in Alabama and surrounding states were thwarted when a person was arrested with a suitcase full of ammunition, body armor and other items, officials said Tuesday.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 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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Unlike the luxe Louis Vuitton version, which retailed at $2,850, the new Emboss pack can be purchased at a fraction of the price while supplies last.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a 6-pack of Dolphins notes, including some clarity on the issue of Tua Tagovailoa running.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the top prize is a one-week safari with safari tour organizer Alex Walker's Serian in the Masai Mara, Kenya, other prizes include Nikon cameras and photography rucksacks from travel gear manufacturer ThinkTANK.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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