briefcase

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Recent Examples of briefcase Videos showed the participants packed into a park, including one dressed as a sheikh with a briefcase full of Brazilian reais. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 In March 1989, letters were stolen from either Anne’s desk or briefcase and anonymously delivered to the UK publication The Sun. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 The mural includes symbols from the periodic table of elements, and representations of Sir Isaac Newton, scientific equations and evolution — from fish to four-legged mammals to a man carrying a briefcase. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for briefcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Skechers Endeavour Sneaker If a $300 price tag is a bit prohibitive to you right now, here’s a wallet-sparing alternative, in the form of the Skechers Endeavour.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The victim said the assailant then struck his companion in the forehead with the pistol, stole his wallet and ran.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Tyler Ellis, a designer who was born and raised in Los Angeles and produces her eponymous collection of handbags and evening bags out of Florence, Italy, took the first-place finish ahead with an MIV of $428,000.
    — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The vintage suitcase that started it all was scanned and digitally printed on a handbag, the Capucines MM Genesis, and a mini attaché case with a shoulder strap, dubbed the Valisette Genesis, thereby capturing and preserving its singular patina.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Diana wore belts and bags from the Lana Marks collection, and Marks even designed a small carryall in the Princess’s honor.
    — Allie Merriam, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From a carryall tote to a cool-girl phone case, these striped accessories will add flair to the simplest of outfits.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Knives and other sharp items also were banned from carry-on bags.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Pourrain, with his carry-on in one hand and his maté thermos in the other, walked over to a water fountain for a refill before the cross-country flight.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Indianapolis’ prevailing portmanteau is back in circulation as downtown’s annual hip-hop festival returns.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The name Phia is a portmanteau of the founders’ names Phoebe and Sophia.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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