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Recent Examples of briefcase
Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
And any new clue went straight into the brown leather briefcase.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
In a brazen attempt in December, a briefcase filled with pigeons stuffed in socks was intercepted at Latvia's border with Russia.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
After giving Michael a false identity as a Royal Marines officer, the British handcuffed a briefcase to his wrist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
And any new clue went straight into the brown leather briefcase.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
In a brazen attempt in December, a briefcase filled with pigeons stuffed in socks was intercepted at Latvia's border with Russia.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
After giving Michael a false identity as a Royal Marines officer, the British handcuffed a briefcase to his wrist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
Noun
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But in Vienna, Pollak kept a mistress, and Milena had to take a job porting valises at the train station just to make ends meet.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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That a kindly bellhop from The Balmoral, our hotel adjacent to the station, loaded our valises off a trolley cart did little to rein in these trappings.—
Ross Kenneth Urken,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2024
Noun
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Those are the worst-case scenarios for avoiding being pick-pocketed, as someone can reach right in and steal your wallet, passport, or other valuables.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The Universal Tag Tracker attaches to keys, bags, backpacks, wallets, and more, and each comes with a silicone case and carabiner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Unlike heavier leather handbags, basketwoven styles feel lighter to carry and pair naturally with warm-weather outfits.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Noun
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This canvas and leather-trim bag will become your summer carryall.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Paired with a spacious carryall tote and comfortable walking shoes, these five pieces create a streamlined travel uniform that feels modern, timeless, and undeniably chic.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Noun
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This is the carry-on staple that earns a permanent spot in your lineup.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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From the aluminum carry-on for weekend getaways to the extra-large rolling trunk with enough room for a three-week vacation, some of our editors’ favorite suitcases are from Tumi.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Many holdalls are potential security risks, and priority one for FIFA is maintaining a trouble-free World Cup.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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His party’s full name is the Respect and Freedom Party, but it’s known by a portmanteau of the first syllables of those Hungarian words.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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