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Recent Examples of duffel bag
The folder was part of a stash that Dexter tucked into a duffel bag, not as mementos but as leads.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
This large capacity duffel bag is perfect for serious training.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Pitching a tent above ground is fun, but lugging a big, 45-lb (20-kg) duffel bag of heavy canvas and ratchet straps through the forest is not.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
This large capacity duffel bag is perfect for serious training.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Pitching a tent above ground is fun, but lugging a big, 45-lb (20-kg) duffel bag of heavy canvas and ratchet straps through the forest is not.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duffel bag
Noun
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Free jerseys, backpacks, baseball gear.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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In the clip, Lu jokingly recalled being asked to pay $60 to check a backpack that just barely exceeded Spirit’s extremely exacting carry-on dimensions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Noun
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One brought her knitting, and most carried some sort of prop — a cane, a book, satchels like those carried by people who made Philadelphia their home in the 1700s.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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At just $154, this designer-quality satchel immediately caught my attention.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Other chic city styles worth adding to your cart include Rue De Verneuil’s canvas tote, Miu Miu’s beach-ready carryall, and Kallmeyer’s travel-friendly weekender.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 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
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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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Energy drinks and nicotine pouches help people stay alert and sharpen focus when that morning coffee caffeine jolt isn't enough.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The drawstring pouch, formally known as the reticule, is widely considered one of the first-ever handbags.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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After finishing with the second-fewest sacks in the league last season (26), the Jets certainly could use Bailey’s instant production.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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On defense, cornerback Osiris Gilbert broke up multiple passes and had a few hard hits, linebacker Samuel Omosigho earned a sack, and linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui forced a fumble.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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