as in suitcases
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 backpacks
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Or, shop other best-selling leather travel backpacks from the brand, below.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Videos show families fleeing their homes early in the morning Sunday – on Mother’s Day – cloaked by darkness with nothing more than backpacks.
—Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The Linings of Bags and Purses When decluttering and reorganizing purses, backpacks, and tote bags, put your handheld vacuum to work.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Another passenger, Jacob Athens, posted a video showing people sliding down with their backpacks.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
During last year’s event, 1,275 backpacks were distributed to 572 families and $7,720 was raised.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
For many longtime Pokémon card collectors, Charizard and Pikachu lived in binders, were traded between friends and even carried in backpacks to school.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Cincinnati Public Schools One of the program’s primary goals is to shorten wait times for families seeking shelter, while also offering essential items — such as shoes, clothing and backpacks — through a modular facility connected to the parking lot.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Noun
Students will be required to power down or silence their cellphones and keep them in their backpacks until the end of the school day.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Or, shop other best-selling leather travel backpacks from the brand, below.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Videos show families fleeing their homes early in the morning Sunday – on Mother’s Day – cloaked by darkness with nothing more than backpacks.
—Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The Linings of Bags and Purses When decluttering and reorganizing purses, backpacks, and tote bags, put your handheld vacuum to work.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Another passenger, Jacob Athens, posted a video showing people sliding down with their backpacks.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
During last year’s event, 1,275 backpacks were distributed to 572 families and $7,720 was raised.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
For many longtime Pokémon card collectors, Charizard and Pikachu lived in binders, were traded between friends and even carried in backpacks to school.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Cincinnati Public Schools One of the program’s primary goals is to shorten wait times for families seeking shelter, while also offering essential items — such as shoes, clothing and backpacks — through a modular facility connected to the parking lot.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
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Monguidi’s second task was to cut the figurative ribbon on Rimowa’s newest flagship store in Cologne, the city where its beloved aluminum suitcases are made.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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After 16 days of traveling to eight cities in Ireland and the Netherlands, both of my Béis suitcases have a couple of small scratches on the polycarbonate shell.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Both photographers center the trees, emphasizing grandeur and age, but Weston’s evergreens are timeless and untouched, Connell’s the site of human encounter, with rucksacks and sunhats piled at their base.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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