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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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One classroom is still being used as a grocery delivery operation, overflowing with cereal, beans, masa, cleaning supplies, diapers and backpacks packed with books and stuffies.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the ditched backpack, police reportedly found nearly a kilogram of cocaine, numerous narcotic pills and items used to process and package narcotics, federal officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 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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Elevate it further with sleek loafers and your go-to work tote.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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In January 2025, a cleaning crew allegedly found a plastic tote inside the apartment with a dead cat inside, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 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
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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
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The Prince and Princess of Wales still use KP as their London home, and on two separate instances over the holidays, a man broke onto the grounds of the palace carrying a heavy rucksack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two small tents shaded those who got there earliest, leaving throngs of fans — the rest of us — to bake in the sun as security locked our phones in pouches.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Pink Berry Burst is another star scent from the collection available in a member-exclusive gift set featuring a pink paisley Vera Bradley makeup pouch, lip gloss, Pocket Bac and travel-size body spray.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
23 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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Gastineau recorded 22 sacks in 1984, an NFL record.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bain was at his best during UM’s playoff run, making 17 tackles, eight tackles for loss and five sacks in four playoff games.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duffel%20bag. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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