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
With just five suitcases and their Shih Tzu Bubbles in tow, the family – Thorn, 43, husband Blair, 44, and their children Eva and Chase – swapped their home in New Zealand’s capital for a place in Melbourne – a third larger at the same price.
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Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
She and the other child had been buried in suitcases.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Authorities in Cleveland were working Wednesday to identify two young half-sisters whose bodies were found buried inside suitcases on the city's east side.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
No other brand offers such an easy way to travel and store large suitcases, but here are a few of our other favorite carry-on bags that make navigating the airport a breeze.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The elevator, though fully operational, is comically small—tight even for guests with robust suitcases.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The bears had torn and slashed our suitcases and had even bitten into our soap and toothpaste.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
It was paid $44,940 for a number of heavy-duty suitcases.
—Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
She and the other child had been buried in suitcases.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Authorities in Cleveland were working Wednesday to identify two young half-sisters whose bodies were found buried inside suitcases on the city's east side.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
No other brand offers such an easy way to travel and store large suitcases, but here are a few of our other favorite carry-on bags that make navigating the airport a breeze.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The elevator, though fully operational, is comically small—tight even for guests with robust suitcases.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The bears had torn and slashed our suitcases and had even bitten into our soap and toothpaste.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
It was paid $44,940 for a number of heavy-duty suitcases.
—Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcases
Noun
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Fanatics has over the past decade gradually amassed a larger and larger share of sports fans’ wallets.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even if Iowans aren't purchasing diesel fuel, price increases can still hit their wallets.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While most missing items are typical things that people travel with like cellphones, backpacks and glasses, Diaz said there have been a number of unique items turned in, including a prosthetic leg, musical instruments, 55-inch-screen TVs and large generators.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are no general bag restrictions for SXSW overall, but festival organizers encourage festgoers to travel light and warn that larger bags and backpacks will be subject to search at some venues.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The detective believes Levine saw the bags Palacios was carrying and mistook him for a homeless person.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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And many of us turn to microwave bags for convenience and ease.—
Emily Heil,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Timotheé Chalamet has picked up a habit for borrowing Kylie Jenner’s mini Kelly, and A$AP Rocky is very much in his Chanel bag era like Styles, while also being spotted toting gargantuan Louis Vuitton bags (Rihanna’s influence) and chic Celine luggage.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rimowa sells a $4,700 set in a sleek aluminium attaché case with a red leather luggage tag dangling from the handle.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Viral Coach handbags, cool-girl Frye boots, stretchy everyday jeans, lightweight jackets, and a whole lot more.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Get your hands on trending shoulder bags, plus luxe everyday carryalls that’ll fit far more than your essentials.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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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 14 Mar. 2026.
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