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Recent Examples of briefcase
And any new clue went straight into the brown leather briefcase.
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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
The belted detail near the top and multi-toned, antique-brown leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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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
The belted detail near the top and multi-toned, antique-brown leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 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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Here, hundreds of millions of users have turned to mobile wallets and rich transaction histories yet cannot get formal credit.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Breed brings together style, function, and travel-ready essentials with an assortment of groom kits, wallets, sunglasses, and watches perfect for summer and life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Watches, petites, dresses, women’s career wear, kids, handbags, fragrances, and shoes all outperformed, while big-ticket home items, especially furniture, and plus-sizes, were soft, Spring observed.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Richmond wore a blue suit to the event while Fey was seen in a beige coat accessorized with long black boots and a red handbag.—
Desiree Ossandon,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Need to Know Quince’s new Italian Leather Soft Shopper Tote is a must-have carryall for summer trips.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Below, snag her exact style, along with a range of other Cuyana carryalls fit for every occasion.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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