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
So Jordan makes a point of serving snacks with flight attendants, loading suitcases with baggage handlers, and sitting in breakrooms talking to ramp agents.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Kenny also leads Traveler's annual Luggage Week, where editors test and review the very best suitcases, weekenders, and backpacks of the year.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The slim design makes this perfect for travelling, with easy stowing in suitcases or backpacks.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 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
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Kenny also leads Traveler's annual Luggage Week, where editors test and review the very best suitcases, weekenders, and backpacks of the year.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The slim design makes this perfect for travelling, with easy stowing in suitcases or backpacks.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcases
Noun
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Shopping in the dairy section has been easier on wallets lately.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Three City Hall employees reported that their wallets, which contained cash, credit cards, health savings account cards, and personal ID were stolen from their offices, per Boston Police reports.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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You’d be shocked to see how little (or how much) some of the more popular backpacks are capable of handling.—
Adam Trenkamp,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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On the way, however, near the customer service counter and across from the new Starbucks bar, a woman Simpson believes was a Macy’s employee grabbed for one of the suspect’s backpacks.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Campers would come out to find slashes in their duffels, pillowy bags of chips and coolers full of hot dogs gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Prep for tomorrow by setting the coffee maker, laying out your outfit, and packing lunches and bags.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After the original aircraft landed, staffers scrambled to transfer luggage between the planes while crew quickly moved boxes of fruit, and wrapped sandwiches and beverages, according to pool reporters, a group of journalists who accompany the president during travels.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Packing these instead of huge, puffy gloves saves space in your luggage but keeps your hands warm when used with thinner alternatives.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This hanging cube organizer is a convenient place to store bulkier items such as sweaters, shoes, and handbags.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Miller previously served as regional managing director for Luxury Americas, overseeing business strategy, sales expansion and financial performance across the jewelry, watches, wine and handbags departments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Are celebrities giving up roomy carryalls?—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Suitcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcases. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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