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
Cars full of families with suitcases and water strapped to the roof have been seen around the city, with many families leaving for the countryside.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Dawn needs an entire suitcase for her puffy white Tortured Poets Department dress.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Outside food and drinks Outside lawn chairs or camping chairs
Oversized backpacks, suitcase and large beach bags
Picnic baskets
Skateboards, ice skates or roller shoes.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Conveniently, the product assortment fits comfortably in a handbag or suitcase for on-the-go requirements after the flight –– whether for a skiing adventure, yachting escapade or in between business meetings in different time zones.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Dawn needs an entire suitcase for her puffy white Tortured Poets Department dress.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Outside food and drinks Outside lawn chairs or camping chairs
Oversized backpacks, suitcase and large beach bags
Picnic baskets
Skateboards, ice skates or roller shoes.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Conveniently, the product assortment fits comfortably in a handbag or suitcase for on-the-go requirements after the flight –– whether for a skiing adventure, yachting escapade or in between business meetings in different time zones.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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These features are basically impossible to replicate in the traditional banking system, but a company like Coinbase (COIN) enables smart contract interactions directly through its wallet and app.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Lower deficit, higher costs Trump in April acknowledged that tariffs may hit consumers’ wallets.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Some of these materials had been carried in her personal backpack and brought directly from MDA to her home that same day.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Our protagonist is a chipper, idiot honey bear with a caustic, mean-spirited bird stuffed in his backpack.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Never put a power bank in your carry-on because they can’t be checked (and there’s always a chance that your carry-on will be gate-checked).—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Another travel simplification noted within the report predicts that people will travel lighter, often with just a carry-on, to make intermodal transport easier.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Before storing the luggage, place an odor absorber inside the bag that will pull out any lingering bacteria or fragrances.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
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The centers provide luggage storage and information desks for travelers.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Rollins called for a backup referee, who sprinted to the ring but was taken out by Cena so Rollins couldn’t cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But in a world where portable phones come in aluminum briefcases, that moment only exists in the memories of the people who were there.—
Bill Prady,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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And of course, what better time to hand Beyoncé a handbag straight off the runway than during the final bow?—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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This breezy linen dress is a no-brainer look that can be styled with my favorite sandals and woven handbags.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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