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Recent Examples of work bag
This bag easily fits up to a 15-inch laptop, so it can be used as a work bag as well.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Droves of Amazon shoppers rave about this now-$30 tote that’s made from durable faux leather, with many using it as their trusty work bag.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
On the accessories front, the perfect work bag and some springy Birkenstock lookalikes are nicely discounted.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
This is a top contender for my next work bag, thanks to a rich-looking chocolatey suede outer and solid build.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Practical, durable, and chic, the perfect work bag moves from city commute to business class without missing a beat.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
With 22 liters of storage space, it’s designed with more than enough room to use it as a work bag, school bag, and even a travel bag for your next weekend trip.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Thanks to its zippered top and many pockets, including one that fits my 13-inch MacBook Air and two easy-to-access exterior storage spots for my phone, it's become a strong contender for my go-to everyday work bag.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
My work bag can sometimes feel like a black hole, but this organizer insert keeps all the essentials easy to find.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Droves of Amazon shoppers rave about this now-$30 tote that’s made from durable faux leather, with many using it as their trusty work bag.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
On the accessories front, the perfect work bag and some springy Birkenstock lookalikes are nicely discounted.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
This is a top contender for my next work bag, thanks to a rich-looking chocolatey suede outer and solid build.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Practical, durable, and chic, the perfect work bag moves from city commute to business class without missing a beat.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
With 22 liters of storage space, it’s designed with more than enough room to use it as a work bag, school bag, and even a travel bag for your next weekend trip.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Thanks to its zippered top and many pockets, including one that fits my 13-inch MacBook Air and two easy-to-access exterior storage spots for my phone, it's become a strong contender for my go-to everyday work bag.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
My work bag can sometimes feel like a black hole, but this organizer insert keeps all the essentials easy to find.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for work bag
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The grocery chain told USA TODAY its newest tote is an insulated mini tote bag and will be available in six colors.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Every teacher who wins ALDI’s Honor Roll giveaway will also receive a box full of gifts, from snacks to an exclusive ALDI Honor Roll tote bag.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Road closures have been seizing the country’s leafy capital, as vans disgorge military style kit bags and American personnel to match at top hotels.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic that the clash began when the India team dragged their kit bags across the square at the Oval ahead of practice instead of carrying them, to the displeasure of Fortis, and then Gambhir complained about the amount of grass on the pitch.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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ForeFlight was a separate company founded in 2007 in Houston and was behind a popular flight-planning and electronic flight bag application used by pilots.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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After an interview, pilots could receive a conditional employment offer, a Spirit electronic flight bag and mentorship within the airline.—
Alexandra Skores,
Dallas News,
9 May 2023
Noun
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Then, put everything in a transparent ditty bag for packing.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yes, your quart-size plastic bag will work as a ditty bag.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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To start, the purse comes with two straps, both made from the same durable leather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Work bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20bag. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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