as in wallet
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
it'll be much easier to carry a backpack than to lug that suitcase all over the place
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Recent Examples of suitcase
But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
The photos show the suitcase surrounded by computer flash drives and a passport.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The elevator, though fully operational, is comically small—tight even for guests with robust suitcases.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Confident of bearing, with warm eyes and a wide smile that cracked her face in two, Ginny had arrived in Madrid carrying a suitcase with a typewriter, three wool dresses, and a fur jacket.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
The photos show the suitcase surrounded by computer flash drives and a passport.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The elevator, though fully operational, is comically small—tight even for guests with robust suitcases.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Confident of bearing, with warm eyes and a wide smile that cracked her face in two, Ginny had arrived in Madrid carrying a suitcase with a typewriter, three wool dresses, and a fur jacket.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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Domestic brands gained wallet share as retailers and liquor stores encouraged shoppers to instead buy Canadian.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even if Iowans aren't purchasing diesel fuel, price increases can still hit their wallets.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two hours later, surveillance video shows, the 15-year-old walked into the bathroom, pulled a gun out of that backpack, entered the hallway and started shooting.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Most backpack slings also have a hard bottom to help support your dog’s weight.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after receiving reports that a dog had been tied to a metal carry-on baggage sizer and left behind at the airport's JetBlue ticket counter.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many complaints have focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding process.—
Jordan Parker
Aviation,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s getting close to luggage-grade.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Standard packing cubes Standard packing cubes are fabric bags designed to organize your luggage, but without any compression capabilities.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Store your laundry in baskets or mesh bags that allow plenty of air flow.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Molina wanted to rebrand Sidecca with a new logo, bags and art, and connected with Bolding about that and a possible mural inside the store.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This luxe-looking purse performs the duties of a handbag and briefcase all at once, and does it in style.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to insiders, their large table ordered the famed $1,000 Wagyu tomahawk that arrives in a gold briefcase amid much fanfare.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some oversized shield sunglasses, along with a handbag and stilettos adorned with Gucci's signature Horsebit hardware, topped off her edgy ensemble.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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