Thesaurus results for SUITCASES

suitcases

noun

plural of suitcase

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 Antennas were bought in Caracas, or smuggled in from Colombia, packed in with produce and livestock on trucks or hidden in suitcases on buses. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 My diabetic husband then tripped over our suitcases and was injured. — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026 The transit agency wants proposals for fare gate improvements that could not only deter turnstile-hoppers, but also improve accessibility for riders with disabilities or people lugging suitcases and strollers onto the transit system. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 Typically, suitcases are collected before boarding, lined up in long corridors outside staterooms, and delivered to guests later—meaning there are multiple points where your belongings are completely out of your hands. — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Peaceful people don’t write about peace, and lovers with suitcases and tickets to leave never stay. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 July 2026 From versatile and lightweight linen jumpsuits to light sweaters that come in handy when there’s an unexpected chill in the air, the following items are essentials that can always be found in our suitcases. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Select suitcases and travel bags are marked down right now, including 20% off the Odyssey carry-on, the expandable backpack, and this puffy tote. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Streamline your next summer getaway with hard-side suitcases, roomy weekender totes, and crossbody bags. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

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Noun

Even over the past few weeks, the reignition of conflict in the Middle East has begun to stretch their wallets once again.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Protect our wallets and keep our community affordable by voting ‘no’ on the Park District bond referendum this November.

— Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of wallets

Noun

Art supplies, backpacks, stationery, educational organization tools like binders and file folders, lunch boxes, music instruments, flash drives and more count as school supplies.

— Zuri Primos July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Please bring items like backpacks, pencils, folders and markers for entry.

— Kat Tran July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of backpacks

Noun

D4vd then placed the bags into the front trunk of his Tesla – the cadaver bag on top – leaving the body to decompose, according to the prosecution.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more slip dresses, flats, and bags inspired by Katie Holmes now.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

My luggage was also missing until an hour before the ship departed.

— Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Consider this a sign to upgrade your luggage—Nordstrom has major discounts on carry-ons, checked luggage, and multi-piece sets from some of our favorite brands.

— Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026

Definition of luggage

Noun

Borrowing against luxury goods offers tax advantages (no capital gains trigger) and preserves ownership amid rising values in categories like rare watches and limited-edition handbags.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In ready-to-wear, knitwear, polos and swimwear also grew while women’s handbags returned to growth and are attracting new customers, Burberry said.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of handbags

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