tote bag

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Recent Examples of tote bag Even a bulky tote bag can become a nuisance fast by slipping off your shoulder and keeping your essentials a little too exposed for comfort. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 The 37-year-old actress carried an oversized tote bag on a recent walk in New York City (separate from her trek across the Williamsburg Bridge with Harry Styles), which only fueled my fire to be an overpacker. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 The tote bag, valued at approximately $200, was the star of the event and drew lines up to four blocks long at different points throughout the multiday event. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 Warren took a tote bag from the driver that contained about $34,700. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote bag
Noun
  • Many of the best solutions come from travel habits, like using packing cubes to stay organized, keeping a duffel bag on hand for essentials, and relying on luggage to streamline the process.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Stuck in the desert somewhere just south of the American border, Zendaya’s desperate, unreasonably chipper addict is trying to get a duffel bag filled with who knows what from Chihuahua back to California, but her off-road route is filled with impediments.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Every day in stores across Florida, thousands of people pull out their wallets and purses to scratch a lottery ticket, hoping for a life-altering prize.
    Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
  • To start, the purse comes with two straps, both made from the same durable leather.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • And use cotton garment bags or acid-free boxes whenever possible: Stern says these allow garments to breathe and are more gentle on fabrics.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Avoid storing fur in plastic garment bags, warm, dry closets, or dank, humid areas like the basement, as this can dry out pelts and lead to cracking or shedding.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Prosecutors said that the group targeted trucks carrying Louis Vuitton merchandise, including sunglasses, handbags, shoes and belts.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • All that’s left to do is accessorize with The Row’s sporty shades and Alex Mill’s raffia handbag.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Belcher thinks that the 2026 midterm elections will be won not just on pocketbook issues but on values and character, and by bringing people together in a multiracial coalition.
    Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Their much lower tuition costs immediately affect the pocketbooks of students and families.
    Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • In a similar but unrelated case in Connecticut, eight newborn kittens were found on the side of a road, discarded in a shopping bag.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • During the investigation, police said a White male suspect wearing a black hoodie and black pants, carrying a bright red shopping bag was captured on a security camera in the area.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Free jerseys, backpacks, baseball gear.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
  • In the clip, Lu jokingly recalled being asked to pay $60 to check a backpack that just barely exceeded Spirit’s extremely exacting carry-on dimensions.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Other chic city styles worth adding to your cart include Rue De Verneuil’s canvas tote, Miu Miu’s beach-ready carryall, and Kallmeyer’s travel-friendly weekender.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote%20bag. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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