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
Other than the trickery of time and subjectivity (and the occasional suitcase), there is little carried over from one story to the next.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 22 May 2025
Gannon showed the jury a .45 caliber handgun found inside a suitcase in Combs' guest house.
—Jenna Sundel
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
One traveler favors the pants for their ability to stay wrinkle-free even when tightly packed in a suitcase, and said they can easily be dressed up or down.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
The baby book was not the only discovery – Massie also discovered a suitcase of Coldiron's belongings.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 22 May 2025
Gannon showed the jury a .45 caliber handgun found inside a suitcase in Combs' guest house.
—Jenna Sundel
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
One traveler favors the pants for their ability to stay wrinkle-free even when tightly packed in a suitcase, and said they can easily be dressed up or down.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
The baby book was not the only discovery – Massie also discovered a suitcase of Coldiron's belongings.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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One year onsite warranty gives you a little extra security and this sale price keeps close to $790 in your wallet.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Mattson said others were involved in the scheme to empty the victim's bitcoin wallet.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
Noun
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For three Angelenos, the journey began with a backpack on their shoulders, walking in the sun, carrying other people’s golf clubs.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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For serious hikers, there are specialty dog harness backpacks that can be used in an emergency to carry large dogs.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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As for the carry-on itself, Roca suggests soft-sided, rollable luggage that’s easy to lift on and off ferries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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This underseat carry-on is compact yet spacious and can fit up to a week’s worth of clothes, according to one shopper.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Noun
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As travelers embark on their summer trips this year, experts are weighing in on whether people should take the extra precaution of protecting their luggage by locking it up.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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While there’s no foolproof way to make sure your luggage always arrives first, our experts provided some tips to increase your odds.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Rollins vowed to win the men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match as well as the briefcase itself.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The bag, which is made from strong and supple full grain pebbled leather, looks like a briefcase on first sight—a big briefcase.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
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While Julien’s is expecting similar success with this auction, not all items up for sale will break the bank, Nolan assures me—even convincingly persuading me to put in a bid for one of Diana’s Lady Dior handbags.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Amazon is bursting with decorative bowls and handbag essentials, with prices starting at $8.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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