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Recent Examples of duffel bag
Stuck in the desert somewhere just south of the American border, Zendaya’s desperate, unreasonably chipper addict is trying to get a duffel bag filled with who knows what from Chihuahua back to California, but her off-road route is filled with impediments.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Afterward, Lendeborg gingerly plucked his way through a packed locker room, carefully stepping over an open duffel bag to sit at his locker and greet the media swarm.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Dell designed a duffel bag and a messenger bag for the group’s fans.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The folder was part of a stash that Dexter tucked into a duffel bag, not as mementos but as leads.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Afterward, Lendeborg gingerly plucked his way through a packed locker room, carefully stepping over an open duffel bag to sit at his locker and greet the media swarm.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Dell designed a duffel bag and a messenger bag for the group’s fans.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The folder was part of a stash that Dexter tucked into a duffel bag, not as mementos but as leads.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duffel bag
Noun
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In the first, players held purple school backpacks decorated with bows.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Yet every day across Georgia, students walk into classrooms carrying more than backpacks.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and to deploy dog repellent if necessary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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This handwoven satchel reigns supreme in our editors’ handbags hall of fame, and bears a striking resemblance to Bottega Veneta’s popular Andiamo design, which costs a whopping 97 percent more.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
Noun
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This tote is made for everyday movement but still looks polished enough to take anywhere.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The Parker Thatch x Big Night Everywhere tote.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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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,
7 June 2026
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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
Noun
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The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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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
Noun
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At this point, the Essence Essential Oil Nasal Diffusers have earned a spot in my travel pouch alongside lip balm, hand sanitizer, and Advil.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The flavor is available in 9-ounce sharing-size pouches.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 June 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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Last season, Garrett amassed an NFL season-record 23 sacks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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His raw talent yielded him five sacks — tied for most on the team.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duffel%20bag. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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