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
The police came to investigate and found Carolan in that room, holding a suitcase with over $700,000 in cash.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
That ratio is more impressive given that they were smuggled out of Europe in a suitcase at the dawn of the Second World War, and, given Kafka’s Jewish roots, could very easily have been lost forever.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Also in the suitcase: a Wendy’s restaurant receipt from Sept. 17, according to the complaint.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
That ratio is more impressive given that they were smuggled out of Europe in a suitcase at the dawn of the Second World War, and, given Kafka’s Jewish roots, could very easily have been lost forever.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Also in the suitcase: a Wendy’s restaurant receipt from Sept. 17, according to the complaint.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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Sealed under the back of her clear plastic phone case is a wallet-size photo of her son.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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His wallet was found near the remains.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Video footage shows a man with a large backpack attacking shoppers in the store.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Leaf Blowers Leaf blowers come in backpack or handheld models, and can be powered by gas, electricity, or batteries.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hair tools with cords are allowed in both checked and carry-on luggage without these restrictions.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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Not all carry-ons are suitable for use on a hiking trail, and not all hiking packs should be used as a carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Calpak Evry Starter Bundle The bundle includes a carry-on suitcase, a large check-in suitcase, a five-piece packing cube set, and a luggage tag.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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This SwissGear luggage set comes with three hardside expandable pieces.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her son helps clip succulents and pick pumpkins and in the past his friends have gotten involved in helping assemble the gift bags.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In one of the earliest highlights, Edge cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to take the WWE Championship Cena just won at New Year's Revolution 2006.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Anne Hathaway has been seen carrying a vintage Metropolitan briefcase on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tightly tucked under the arm, short-strap handbags are a sophisticated and street-savvy accessory.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Each character of mine has a long biography, but also a bookshelf, a closet, a handbag, et cetera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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