as in backpacks
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
grabbed my knapsack from the hook and ran to catch my ride
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This results in a pile-up of backpacks, jackets, and purses on entryway chairs, the bottom of the stairs, and kitchen counters.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026 -
Marchers carried backpacks, or rucks, filled with nonperishable food, and crossed from Brooklyn to Manhattan, making stops at locations such as the Vietnam Veterans Plaza and the 9/11 Memorial.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Knapsacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knapsacks. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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