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Recent Examples of duffel bag
Her body was found in a duffel bag, nearly decapitated, police said.
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Several hours later, the camera showed William Ingram leave the condo with a duffel bag and the witness didn't see him since.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Only pack the necessities in a compact carry-on backpack or small duffel bag and check the rest.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Another carried a black duffel bag.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Several hours later, the camera showed William Ingram leave the condo with a duffel bag and the witness didn't see him since.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Only pack the necessities in a compact carry-on backpack or small duffel bag and check the rest.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Another carried a black duffel bag.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duffel bag
Noun
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Felder reached into his backpack and unfurled a sign of his own.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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It’s built to fit naturally around the body, work alongside backpacks, and stay comfortable over extended periods without getting in the way of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dogs could usually be won over with the treats Gomez carried in her satchel.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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At first look the $498 leather satchel resembles other handbags on the market right now.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each tote holds up to 17 gallons and is made of durable nonwoven material.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plus, get a limited-edition tote.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Both photographers center the trees, emphasizing grandeur and age, but Weston’s evergreens are timeless and untouched, Connell’s the site of human encounter, with rucksacks and sunhats piled at their base.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seven stacks of tiny paper cups were arranged to the left, next to packets of Nescafé, pouches of two-minute noodles, and a double gas burner connected to the cylinder—the main tool of his trade.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The show allowed no cameras for photos and videos, using magnetic pouches to lock phones away until after the show.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere, the design features a small capsule of Normandy sand and a strap made from an M-1928 haversack, the backpacks widely used by the US Army during World War II.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each foot soldier carried a ten-pound musket, a sixteen-inch bayonet, a tin canteen, a linen haversack, and his own blanket—a battlefield luxury, since in peacetime five men typically shared two blankets.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The redshirt junior registered 13 tackles over just four games, which included three tackles for loss, a sack and two pass breakups.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duffel%20bag. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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