Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haversacks
Noun
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In the first, players held purple school backpacks decorated with bows.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026 -
That means no backpacks, briefcases, purses and handbags.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 June 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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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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Cellphones were found inside pouches specially designed to block radio frequencies to keep them from being tracked.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Federal regulators are allowing sales of unapproved e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.—
Leana S. Wen,
Washington Post,
26 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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Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As a junior, Williams recorded 101 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and five sacks, earning First Team All-Area honors.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Still, all but Verse (7 ½ sacks last year) are untried.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Haversacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversacks. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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