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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
The marijuana was found in two suitcases, officials said.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Still, not just any suitcase will do for your next flight, cruise, or road trip.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 1 Aug. 2025
The continent’s record-breaking visitor numbers are now straining local resources and sparking a backlash from residents as the familiar sight of suitcases rattling on cobblestones and selfie-snappers jostling for position has become a symbol of the strain.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
From deceptively comfortable orthopedic flip-flops to wear-everywhere fisherman sandals, these summer shoe trends have earned a spot in our suitcases.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Still, not just any suitcase will do for your next flight, cruise, or road trip.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 1 Aug. 2025
The continent’s record-breaking visitor numbers are now straining local resources and sparking a backlash from residents as the familiar sight of suitcases rattling on cobblestones and selfie-snappers jostling for position has become a symbol of the strain.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
From deceptively comfortable orthopedic flip-flops to wear-everywhere fisherman sandals, these summer shoe trends have earned a spot in our suitcases.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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For your phone, keys, and wallet, the exterior slip pocket extends across the length of the bag with plenty of room to spare.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Authorities found a note in Tamura’s wallet that, according to The New York Times, criticized the NFL for concealing the sport’s safety issues, particularly regarding chronic traumatic encephalopathy.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Nintendo Promotional images for the My Mario merchandising line also included a glimpse of additional kid-friendly items, including apparel, soft plush toys, accessories like backpacks, and kid-friendly crockery, lunchboxes, bibs, and more.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Holland has also worked with Osprey, a Colorado company known for its backpacks.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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JetBlue Vacations, for example, offers flight and hotel packages and flight and cruise packages with other perks like free carry-on bags.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Aug. 2025
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When an American Airlines flight was evacuated on the runway in Denver in July, video showed many of the passengers going down the slides with their carry-on luggage in tow.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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For those quick getaways that don’t quite warrant a suitcase, the best weekender bags are an elegant alternative to rolling carry-on luggage.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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There’s something so satisfying about luggage that looks new no matter how many places around the world it’s been with me.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The average person's knowledge of her acting résumé typically extends as far as her seven-year stint on Suits, but her path to that role included numerous stepping-stone gigs, from being a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal to making guest appearances on procedurals like CSI: NY and Castle.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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However, his glory was short-lived after his longtime rival Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase after revealing he was not injured, hitting Punk with a curb stomp to win the title.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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While some handbags sit too high and bounce against my ribcage, Quince’s version rests just above my hip.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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There are exemptions such as special clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar accessory items.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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