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
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Some had backpacks slung over their shoulders after coming from class, while others had traveled from afar.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, travelers may want to consider investing in a compact water bottle for easier storage, which can typically fit into most backpacks, tote bags, or jacket pockets.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Stay Mindful For many, the kitchen is the dropping zone for groceries, household necessities, mail, and possibly even backpacks and outerwear.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Specifically at the marathon, Cox told students not to bring large bags or backpacks.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
This article is part of Condé Nast Traveler's annual Luggage Week, for which dozens of suitcases, backpacks, and weekender bags were road-tested by our editors.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Last weekend, Orbán’s allies claimed, without evidence, that Ukraine had placed two backpacks containing explosives by a natural gas pipeline near Hungary’s border.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Some had backpacks slung over their shoulders after coming from class, while others had traveled from afar.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, travelers may want to consider investing in a compact water bottle for easier storage, which can typically fit into most backpacks, tote bags, or jacket pockets.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Stay Mindful For many, the kitchen is the dropping zone for groceries, household necessities, mail, and possibly even backpacks and outerwear.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Specifically at the marathon, Cox told students not to bring large bags or backpacks.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
This article is part of Condé Nast Traveler's annual Luggage Week, for which dozens of suitcases, backpacks, and weekender bags were road-tested by our editors.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
Noun
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But Tach has a decent two-year warranty just in case your suitcases get too banged up.—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The scales are for people, not for suitcases.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 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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Choose from Standard/Queen and King sizes in a variety of colors in packs of one, two and four.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fuel-cell trucks can refuel faster and travel longer distances without carrying massive battery packs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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