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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Other videos show rescue workers sorting through the rubble and piles of dirty backpacks.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
What schools can do to prevent mass shootings Many school districts have responded to the increase in school shootings by installing metal detectors or requiring clear backpacks, but Peterson says that's not the best use of resources.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Comprised of a variety of shaker bottles, insulated backpacks, totes and more, the Vitalize pieces were designed to seamlessly incorporate into your existing collection of Stanley products or to kick start a whole new collection.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Riches said the area between Orange Grove and First Avenue has homeless camps, and many people wear backpacks.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
To travel smarter and safer on your next trip, keep scrolling to shop seven crossbody bags and backpacks that pickpockets are no match for.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Anderson, the mother of two SPPS students, helped set up a food pantry at her son’s school, where kids can fill their backpacks with groceries on their way home.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Unlike backpacks or purses designed for dogs, dog carrier slings tend to distribute the weight to minimize the strain on your body.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Other videos show rescue workers sorting through the rubble and piles of dirty backpacks.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
What schools can do to prevent mass shootings Many school districts have responded to the increase in school shootings by installing metal detectors or requiring clear backpacks, but Peterson says that's not the best use of resources.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Comprised of a variety of shaker bottles, insulated backpacks, totes and more, the Vitalize pieces were designed to seamlessly incorporate into your existing collection of Stanley products or to kick start a whole new collection.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Riches said the area between Orange Grove and First Avenue has homeless camps, and many people wear backpacks.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
To travel smarter and safer on your next trip, keep scrolling to shop seven crossbody bags and backpacks that pickpockets are no match for.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Anderson, the mother of two SPPS students, helped set up a food pantry at her son’s school, where kids can fill their backpacks with groceries on their way home.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
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One standout deal is the Bugatti Wellington 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set, now a whopping $800 off, which includes three easy-to-organize suitcases featuring compression straps and divider panels.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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That same day, a CBP K-9 alerted officers to two additional suitcases checked under Ilhan's name for a different flight to Brazil.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 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
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While the top prize is a one-week safari with safari tour organizer Alex Walker's Serian in the Masai Mara, Kenya, other prizes include Nikon cameras and photography rucksacks from travel gear manufacturer ThinkTANK.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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This would help the cars store energy in their battery packs without having to stay stationary at a charging point.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Other participants will carry packs weighted for other kids with CTD.—
Leanne Miller,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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