as in wallets
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 suitcases
Away Featherlight Crossbody Bag Away’s best known for its viral suitcases, but the brand also carries a range of other travel essentials, including this brand-new ultra-lightweight crossbody bag.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
These AirTags are a must for keeping track of suitcases and wallets, while this Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker is handy for setting alarms and listening to music.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
In Central and Latin America, those with wanderlust take a stroll with their luggage around the block or put their suitcases in the middle of a room for others to walk around, which is considered a way of attracting good travel for the year ahead.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Officials in Cologne banned bringing suitcases and erected more barriers around the market there.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The duo both traveled with matching Louis Vuitton suitcases.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Beyond suitcases, SendMyBag can also send boxes, bicycles, ski bags, and golf bags.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
They could be stashed behind bedroom doors, tucked in the back of a closet, hidden in suitcases or barricaded behind books.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
These AirTags are a must for keeping track of suitcases and wallets, while this Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker is handy for setting alarms and listening to music.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
In Central and Latin America, those with wanderlust take a stroll with their luggage around the block or put their suitcases in the middle of a room for others to walk around, which is considered a way of attracting good travel for the year ahead.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Officials in Cologne banned bringing suitcases and erected more barriers around the market there.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The duo both traveled with matching Louis Vuitton suitcases.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Beyond suitcases, SendMyBag can also send boxes, bicycles, ski bags, and golf bags.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
They could be stashed behind bedroom doors, tucked in the back of a closet, hidden in suitcases or barricaded behind books.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcases
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The nonprofit organization is accepting donations of dishes, glassware, fine china, jewelry, purses, wallets, household items, figurines, holiday and decorative items that will then be displayed and available for purchase.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The funds were previously stored in cryptocurrency wallets owned by Zhi, according to prosecutors.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay for Apple AirPods, laptops and backpacks for back-to-school events hosted by a Riceboro religious group, which had no links to the Foundation, except Gatlin.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Aubrey Hall Tree has plenty of hooks for jackets, backpacks, and pet leashes, while exposed storage compartments offer the perfect nooks for shoes, hats, and other everyday items.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, most bread boxes and bags just don’t keep bread fresh long enough to reach the end of the loaf.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The family photos that had once adorned the walls were now in one of the bags, frameless.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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This feature also doubles as a useful cargo rack for running errands or carrying luggage on longer trips.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Coinciding with the exhibition, Moynat debuted its handbags and small leather goods collaboration with Lung in Shanghai.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Stadium Rules Like many stadiums today, Kyle Field has a clear bag policy, so leave the cute handbags and backpacks at home.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Suitcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcases. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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