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
As the accounts amassed half a million followers, Earle seeded influencer friends Away suitcases (locked with her new products inside) and puzzle pieces that were added to an NYC digital billboard that incrementally revealed the launch.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Keep your suitcases elevated on luggage racks away from the bed, and give your bags a good inspection before heading back home.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Ardy Arianpour fled Tehran at 6 years old with his family and four suitcases.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
At this point, no one should be surprised that Louis Vuitton can create innovative suitcases.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Carrying bags and suitcases when passengers are struggling to get out can cause people to fall or damage the slides needed for exit.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Lizzo’s assistant is piling suitcases in the entryway of the musician’s home in Los Angeles when suddenly her boss reassigns her to a more pressing task.
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Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
These lightweight suitcases do it all, from quick trips to weeklong vacations.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
One of them, the Coronation Garden, is lined with benches and dozens of people arrive well before play to reserve spots for their picnics later on in the day with a wide array of bags, blankets, umbrellas and even a couple of suitcases.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Keep your suitcases elevated on luggage racks away from the bed, and give your bags a good inspection before heading back home.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Ardy Arianpour fled Tehran at 6 years old with his family and four suitcases.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
At this point, no one should be surprised that Louis Vuitton can create innovative suitcases.
—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Carrying bags and suitcases when passengers are struggling to get out can cause people to fall or damage the slides needed for exit.
—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Lizzo’s assistant is piling suitcases in the entryway of the musician’s home in Los Angeles when suddenly her boss reassigns her to a more pressing task.
—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
These lightweight suitcases do it all, from quick trips to weeklong vacations.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
One of them, the Coronation Garden, is lined with benches and dozens of people arrive well before play to reserve spots for their picnics later on in the day with a wide array of bags, blankets, umbrellas and even a couple of suitcases.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcases
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.
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Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans.
Noun
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The researchers are considering applications beyond apparel, including backpacks, tents and other outdoor gear.
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These little locking clips are a smart add-on for backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags that have two zipper pulls.
Noun
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.
Noun
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To top it all off, the luggage has a side USB port for easy charging access.
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Heavy luggage, hours of sitting and unfamiliar beds are hard on the spine.
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This includes brands like Frank Clegg; founded in 1970’s the leatherworks company has been handcrafting everything from wallets to luggage; handbags to briefcases for decades.
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Ralph Lauren has primarily outfitted Swift's street style, with pieces like American flag sweaters, preppy polo dresses, baseball hats and leather handbags.
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Below, snag her exact style, along with a range of other Cuyana carryalls fit for every occasion.
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Scroll down to shop more of Quince’s best-selling carryalls just in time for summer.
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“Suitcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcases. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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