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Recent Examples of work bag
Kallmeyer’s roomy canvas tote makes for a chic work bag, while Khaite’s snakeskin-effect low-heel pumps add total polish.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
This bag easily fits up to a 15-inch laptop, so it can be used as a work bag as well.
—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
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
This bag easily fits up to a 15-inch laptop, so it can be used as a work bag as well.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for work bag
Noun
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The Rimowa collection also features a cross-body bag in orange made in Italy from calf leather, a shopping bag, a trifold toiletry pouch and packing cubes.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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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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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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Limited quantities of the tote bag will be given away, first come, first serve.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The range includes a collared fleece, two vintage washed T-shirts, carpenter pants, a tote bag and a fuzzy sock pack.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 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
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After the truck arrived in the state, law enforcement seized three storage boxes, one duffel bag and a garbage bag full of drugs from the vehicle.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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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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Rihanna accessorized with oversized sunglasses, white ballet flats and a brown purse.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Dwindling enrollment tightened the budget by $89 million halfway through this school year when the purse was already $100 million thinner than last school year.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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“Work bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20bag. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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