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Recent Examples of haversack
Trimmed with luggage slats and a restraint bar, the box lands ready to support any traveling cases, haversacks, miniature steamer trunks, or other traveling caboodle carried in the cabin, but definitely not any plus-two passengers.
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Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
There was the field bag (a canvas haversack used by soldiers in both world wars), the satchel (worn across the body and popularized by Indiana Jones), and the tote bag (notably prevalent among readers of The New Yorker).
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021
The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
There was the field bag (a canvas haversack used by soldiers in both world wars), the satchel (worn across the body and popularized by Indiana Jones), and the tote bag (notably prevalent among readers of The New Yorker).
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021
The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haversack
Noun
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Steel wore a white turtleneck and carried a small knapsack filled with court filings: pleasure reading.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Todd has since amassed dozens of Pop Mart toys—many of whom accompany her on her overseas travels in a large brown knapsack—and nearly 250,000 followers who watch her unbox her toys and visit stores in search of limited editions.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But that didn't perturb Nielsen, of San Antonio, Texas, who saw it as a challenge to revive the satchel.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The officer removed the vent and found a black satchel, according to the probable cause statement filed in Porter County Superior Court.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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For three Angelenos, the journey began with a backpack on their shoulders, walking in the sun, carrying other people’s golf clubs.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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For serious hikers, there are specialty dog harness backpacks that can be used in an emergency to carry large dogs.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The tag has an adjustable strap and flexible loop for attaching to a suitcase or other item like a rucksack.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The beautiful image showed Charlotte sitting in a wild, rural landscape wearing camouflage and a rucksack, while smiling beautifully into the camera.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Taxes will go up on tobacco from the current rate of 36% of wholesale price for cigarettes and 15% for vaping products to 45% across the board, including nicotine pouches, which have exploded in popularity in recent years.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Branzino at Felice is steamed in an aluminum foil pouch to retain all the juices, lemon and olive oil.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Get one year of unlimited access for $3.33 $1.50 per month + a tote.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Style it with a woven tote, oversized sunnies, and strappy sandals for an easy transition from beach to bar on your next island escape.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Despite splitting time with Cooper McDonald, Deal finished tied for fifth in sacks in the league with 5.5.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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Stuffing fur into an old burlap sack or nylon stocking can be used to create a barrier on the edge of your garden.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Right on schedule, retailers have just dropped huge sales for the long weekend, slashing prices on brand-name duffel bags, carry-on suitcases, luggage sets, and backpacks suited for the occasion.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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By late Sunday afternoon, dozens of people in civilian clothing had begun moving rucksacks, duffel bags and other luggage off the ship.—
Andrew Keh,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Haversack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversack. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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