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Recent Examples of haversack
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.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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.
—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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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.
—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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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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Use airtight containers or garment bags to keep out bugs, and consider storing clothing with natural repellents like cedar blocks or lavender satchels.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Videos show families fleeing their homes early in the morning Sunday – on Mother’s Day – cloaked by darkness with nothing more than backpacks.—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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The Linings of Bags and Purses When decluttering and reorganizing purses, backpacks, and tote bags, put your handheld vacuum to work.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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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These schools saw a roughly 30% drop in total device pings during school hours by the third year after pouch adoption.—
Greg Toppo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Array can store six 24-inch-by-16-inch totes vertically, with each tote weighing 66 pounds.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Make Matteau’s shirred strappy number your go-to this summer, styled with a pair of Ancient Greek Sandals lace-up flats, Auralee’s poppy-red button-up layered on top, and Sensi Studio’s roomy raffia tote.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
Noun
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After finishing 31st in sacks (26) and dead last in turnover margin last season (four), the Jets need immediate production from Bailey during his rookie campaign.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Ayangbile, who is listed at 6-2 and 265 pounds, had 50 tackles, eight tackles for loss and three sacks last season at Langham Creek High in Houston, Texas.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Noun
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After the truck arrived in the state, law enforcement seized three storage boxes, one duffel bag and a garbage bag full of drugs from the vehicle.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Many of the best solutions come from travel habits, like using packing cubes to stay organized, keeping a duffel bag on hand for essentials, and relying on luggage to streamline the process.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Haversack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversack. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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