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
New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Education Minister María Paz Arzola said that her office is drafting a bill that would allow teachers to inspect students’ backpacks.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the winter, those cans are easily slipped into backpacks for the two-hour train ride from the Hudson Valley into New York City.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem ahead of a World Cup tune-up game against Nigeria, the players held small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Labubus, which look like monsters with big eyes, sharp teeth and fur, went viral in 2025, appearing on backpacks, purses and other bags all over social media.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
One classroom is still being used as a grocery delivery operation, overflowing with cereal, beans, masa, cleaning supplies, diapers and backpacks packed with books and stuffies.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
Two operators should carry the full setup in backpacks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Heavy chargers, crowded tray tables, and backpacks stuffed with tech make even short trips feel like a chore.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
It’s built to fit naturally around the body, work alongside backpacks, and stay comfortable over extended periods without getting in the way of movement.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Education Minister María Paz Arzola said that her office is drafting a bill that would allow teachers to inspect students’ backpacks.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the winter, those cans are easily slipped into backpacks for the two-hour train ride from the Hudson Valley into New York City.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
During the national anthem ahead of a World Cup tune-up game against Nigeria, the players held small pink and purple school backpacks in front of them.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Labubus, which look like monsters with big eyes, sharp teeth and fur, went viral in 2025, appearing on backpacks, purses and other bags all over social media.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
One classroom is still being used as a grocery delivery operation, overflowing with cereal, beans, masa, cleaning supplies, diapers and backpacks packed with books and stuffies.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
Two operators should carry the full setup in backpacks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Heavy chargers, crowded tray tables, and backpacks stuffed with tech make even short trips feel like a chore.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
Noun
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Much of the cash, stuffed inside suitcases and shipped out on international flights, makes its way to countries scattered across East Africa, where many Somalis fanned out following their nation’s civil war.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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In place of ubiquitous black-nylon rollers, attention-grabbing suitcases that telegraph wealth and taste are now de rigueur in private hangars and public concourses.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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About 75% of customers buy lesson packs, which allow coaches to build long-term relationships and earn extra bonuses.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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They are commonly sold in 8-count variety packs, primarily at retailers like Walmart.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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