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
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
Keep scrolling for more best-selling carry-on backpacks at Amazon from SwissGear, Travelpro, and more.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said 11 guns were ultimately recovered, some from cars or in backpacks.
—Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
But a new generation of male celebrities are making the case for investing in bags beyond the nondescript leather satchels, urban roll-top backpacks, canvas duffel bags that most men have historically carried around.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The video shows both girls putting down their backpacks at roughly the same time.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Keep scrolling for more best-selling carry-on backpacks at Amazon from SwissGear, Travelpro, and more.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said 11 guns were ultimately recovered, some from cars or in backpacks.
—Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
But a new generation of male celebrities are making the case for investing in bags beyond the nondescript leather satchels, urban roll-top backpacks, canvas duffel bags that most men have historically carried around.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The video shows both girls putting down their backpacks at roughly the same time.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
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The bohemian Užupis district feels like a film set in its own right, and wandering through the cobblestoned streets with kids is the kind of immersive, screen-free adventure that sticks with a family long after the suitcases are unpacked.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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These are suitcases that actually earn their keep.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 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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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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These packs can be multiple deodorants or packs of deodorant paired with other Old Spice products such as soaps and shampoos.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Coyote packs typically include two to seven dogs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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