as in wallet
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 suitcase
The choreographer, Christopher Grant, told authorities that the trunk window on his Jeep Wagoneer had been damaged and two suitcases and hard drives with the unreleased music were gone, according to the report.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 14 July 2025
During the initial investigation, Britten allegedly drew a map for officers that led them to Nola’s body, which police found inside a suitcase, according to charging documents cited by WBAL-TV.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 July 2025
But with two league titles and two Silver Ball top-scorer awards safely wrapped up in his suitcase, the Sweden international is in search of a new challenge.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Despite planning out my outfits for every day and night of the trip, my carry-on suitcase was overflowing.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 14 July 2025
During the initial investigation, Britten allegedly drew a map for officers that led them to Nola’s body, which police found inside a suitcase, according to charging documents cited by WBAL-TV.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 July 2025
But with two league titles and two Silver Ball top-scorer awards safely wrapped up in his suitcase, the Sweden international is in search of a new challenge.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Despite planning out my outfits for every day and night of the trip, my carry-on suitcase was overflowing.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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Here's how to use water wisely for the benefit of your plants, the planet, and your wallet.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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In effect, loyalty points may travel with the user’s digital wallet, not live inside separate merchant apps.—
Darko Pavic,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The shorts were a different color, my shoes, the backpack, the location.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Original price: $42.99 Carry your laundry to and from the laundry room with ease with this backpack duffel laundry bag.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Combined, these findings all point to the likelihood of widespread famine, the migration of large numbers of people seeking a more stable environment and the carry-on impact of geopolitical disorder.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
25 July 2025
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As the most crowded market of all, the selection of Switch 2 travel cases depends on one key factor: will this case be in frequent contact with other items, such as a stuffed backpack or carry-on luggage?—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The liquid limits, however, didn’t kick in until 2006, after authorities foiled a plot that used liquid explosives smuggled aboard carry-on luggage.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Howie Mandel, lots of models, and briefcases that possibly led to lots of cash.—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Stauffenberg's briefcase bomb failed to kill Hitler, but the example of the German resistance helped shape post-war democratic institutions and continues to inspire moral courage today.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Only clear bags not exceeding 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches, handbags not exceeding 8 inches by 5 inches by 1 inch, and fanny packs not exceeding 8 inches by 5 inches will be permitted inside the facility.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 July 2025
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The Oscar-winning actress appeared in her first Vuitton campaign in 2018 and has previously touted the Capucines and Dauphine handbags.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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