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
John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The suspect was described as a black man, about 50 years old, and wearing a plaid hat, glasses, a beige sweater, and jeans and was stuffing merchandise into his black backpack.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Alpaca undergarments and socks are gaining popularity for those who hike and backpack the colder months.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For the guy who lets his passport hang out in the front pocket of his backpack, get him Quince’s luxurious leather passport holder.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The suspect was described as a black man, about 50 years old, and wearing a plaid hat, glasses, a beige sweater, and jeans and was stuffing merchandise into his black backpack.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Some visitors bring multiple vehicles and set up a shuttle at both ends for a point-to-point hike, and others backpack the full canyon, camping along the way.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Alpaca undergarments and socks are gaining popularity for those who hike and backpack the colder months.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
Noun
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When the roast is done, transfer to a carving board and tent it loosely with aluminum foil.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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Bake at 350°F until center is set, about 30 minutes, tenting edges using aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning, if needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The winners The biggest beneficiary of the current environment has been the casual table-service dining sector, in which Chili's is leading the pack.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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His was a random assortment, the stuff of Walmart value packs, including the clip-on bobber balls that amateurs use.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Prince and Princess of Wales still use KP as their London home, and on two separate instances over the holidays, a man broke onto the grounds of the palace carrying a heavy rucksack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Weighted vests or rucksacks that distribute weight mostly across the shoulders and chest force your core and traps to work harder to stabilize you.—
Ian Graber-Stiehl,
Outside,
5 Dec. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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