Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcases
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
Noun
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Meanwhile, value chain Planet Fitness' soft outlook raised alarm about how much further price-sensitive consumers can stretch their wallets.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Military activity involving Iran could soon hit drivers in their wallets.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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There were headscarves knotted under the chin, chunky earrings, oversized shades, and playful handbags.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Run to snag Stewart’s travel bag, and peruse more luxurious Cuyana carryalls, below.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Are celebrities giving up roomy carryalls?—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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
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Those are just a few of the clever software-as-a-service portmanteaus being tossed around as investors debate a massive selloff in the sector that has vaporized roughly $1 trillion in valuations from recent highs, with more than $285 billion in market value wiped out in February alone.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fierce sunlight bleaching the stones of the old city, blinding the passengers as porters in white kaffiyehs and djellabas stack their portmanteaus on donkey carts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Briefcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcases. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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