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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
On a sunny fall morning, children wearing helmets and backpacks gathered with their parents in Montclair, New Jersey, for a group bicycle ride to two local elementary schools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In a storage unit allegedly rented by Ali, agents recovered two tactical backpacks, 24 empty magazines and chest-rig vests, according to the complaint.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
All bags, totes, backpacks must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12-by-12-by-8 inches.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
From their external-frame origins, modern hiking backpacks have branched out into forms multitudinous.
—Adam Roy, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
The Coach Outlet is stocked with buttery-soft leather backpacks, stylish crossbody bags, and even small accessories, such as pocket-friendly card cases and sturdy luggage tags, all of which are up to 70 percent off their retail price.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Police said two sought individuals in connection with the break-in appear to be male and were last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, black sneakers, a neon construction vest, a white construction hat, eye protective wear and were seen carrying black backpacks.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Two of the men were disguised as construction workers, wearing vests, masks, black sweatshirts, black pants and black backpacks, police said.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Elsewhere, the design features a small capsule of Normandy sand and a strap made from an M-1928 haversack, the backpacks widely used by the US Army during World War II.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
On a sunny fall morning, children wearing helmets and backpacks gathered with their parents in Montclair, New Jersey, for a group bicycle ride to two local elementary schools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In a storage unit allegedly rented by Ali, agents recovered two tactical backpacks, 24 empty magazines and chest-rig vests, according to the complaint.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
All bags, totes, backpacks must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12-by-12-by-8 inches.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
From their external-frame origins, modern hiking backpacks have branched out into forms multitudinous.
—Adam Roy, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
The Coach Outlet is stocked with buttery-soft leather backpacks, stylish crossbody bags, and even small accessories, such as pocket-friendly card cases and sturdy luggage tags, all of which are up to 70 percent off their retail price.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Police said two sought individuals in connection with the break-in appear to be male and were last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, black sneakers, a neon construction vest, a white construction hat, eye protective wear and were seen carrying black backpacks.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Two of the men were disguised as construction workers, wearing vests, masks, black sweatshirts, black pants and black backpacks, police said.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
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So Jordan makes a point of serving snacks with flight attendants, loading suitcases with baggage handlers, and sitting in breakrooms talking to ramp agents.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kenny also leads Traveler's annual Luggage Week, where editors test and review the very best suitcases, weekenders, and backpacks of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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The service projects will include packing winter hygiene kits for neighbors struggling, snack packs and cancer care kits.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some modeling clay will come in blocks of different weights and sizes, while variety packs will usually include smaller blocks of varying tones and colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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