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Recent Examples of briefcase
There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
In the truck, investigators found a briefcase reportedly containing a notebook with all of Reyes’s passwords and usernames.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The 1920s briefcase is wide open, arm scraping across the table, shoveling it into the briefcase.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Swift asked Jason in the video, pulling out a mint green briefcase with her initials on them in orange lettering.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
In the truck, investigators found a briefcase reportedly containing a notebook with all of Reyes’s passwords and usernames.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
The 1920s briefcase is wide open, arm scraping across the table, shoveling it into the briefcase.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Swift asked Jason in the video, pulling out a mint green briefcase with her initials on them in orange lettering.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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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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Stash your phone, wallet, and keys in the middle zip pocket and keep your notebook, pens, and snacks in either of the two open compartments.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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These inexpensive tools prevent scammers from reading your card information through clothing, bags, or wallets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Tecknet Personal Safety Alarm is down to just $8, while the Apple AirTag 4-pack is 34 percent off and perfect for keeping tabs on luggage, handbags, and rental-car keys.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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That means incredibly low prices on fall- and winter-ready sweaters, pants, skirts, handbags, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Try the style for less with this faux suede purse that's inspired by a spacious carryall Jennifer Aniston recently accessorized with.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Coach’s Brooklyn bag is the perfect carryall companion.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stick to the carry-on limits, make room for others.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The jets also offer space for each passenger to bring a carry-on roller bag, a self-serve refreshment center, wireless internet and more, according to the United Airline's website.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also expected to be popular in the region are the Davies hybrid sneaker-boot, oversized holdalls, Scottish cashmere scarves.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The best suitcase brands have perfected the art of the stylish holdall that hides its function: Multiple organizational compartments and smart features all hidden beneath the surface of a glossy exterior that won't cramp your travel style.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sustainable shelter solution While inspired by the traditional Arctic igloo, MyGlu, a portmanteau of the words mycelium and igloo, is designed for hot and dry climates where conventional building materials may be too expensive or unavailable.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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In addition to her projects with RT Features, Sotomayor’s other credits include pandemic era portmanteau film The Year of the Everlasting Storm, which premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and was released by Neon, as well as her debut feature Thursday Till Sunday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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