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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Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the world’s wealthiest nation leads a costly war – one think tank estimated the US is burning through $890 million a day – those who are least able to afford it are feeling the most acute and immediate impact on their wallets.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Viral Coach handbags, cool-girl Frye boots, stretchy everyday jeans, lightweight jackets, and a whole lot more.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Get your hands on trending shoulder bags, plus luxe everyday carryalls that’ll fit far more than your essentials.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 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
Noun
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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 17 Mar. 2026.
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