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
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
A couple in their sixties, the oldest of the passengers, wearing camping backpacks and sun visors, declined many offers from men with four-wheelers who wanted to drive them to their hotel, as the island had no real cars.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Regenerated nylon was also incorporated across the Assoluto totes, backpacks and gym bags.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But Amazon has thousands more travel backpacks to choose from—keep scrolling for five more backpacks worth checking out, starting at $30.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Additionally, visitors have attempted to bring drugs into facilities, including at Holman, or used drones to drop backpacks containing drugs onto prison grounds.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Bags and backpacks will be allowed at the festival but are subject to search upon entry.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Personal bags and backpacks are fine as long as they are not framed.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
A couple in their sixties, the oldest of the passengers, wearing camping backpacks and sun visors, declined many offers from men with four-wheelers who wanted to drive them to their hotel, as the island had no real cars.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Regenerated nylon was also incorporated across the Assoluto totes, backpacks and gym bags.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But Amazon has thousands more travel backpacks to choose from—keep scrolling for five more backpacks worth checking out, starting at $30.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Additionally, visitors have attempted to bring drugs into facilities, including at Holman, or used drones to drop backpacks containing drugs onto prison grounds.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Bags and backpacks will be allowed at the festival but are subject to search upon entry.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
Noun
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The ferry arrived, and my husband, Rob, white-knuckled our suitcases onto the ship.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On this day, inside the card shop, the disappointing packs didn’t send him home.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tendys are available in packs of 3 or 4 pieces and both come with two dipping sauces.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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