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
It’s uniquely shaped like a box and made with a thick yet semi-flexible PU leather, so the bag keeps its shape in your suitcase instead of going flat and squishing precious cargo.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Plenty of suitcases and carry-on bags come with hidden pockets for a passport, currency and other valuables.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
There is nothing worse than getting to your destination and realizing that something spilled in your suitcase.
—Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
Sadat, who was in Seattle working on an opera at the time, suddenly found herself in exile with just two suitcases, while her film company’s resources remained in Kabul.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Plenty of suitcases and carry-on bags come with hidden pockets for a passport, currency and other valuables.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
There is nothing worse than getting to your destination and realizing that something spilled in your suitcase.
—Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
Sadat, who was in Seattle working on an opera at the time, suddenly found herself in exile with just two suitcases, while her film company’s resources remained in Kabul.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
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As if the people behind it cared about you, not just your wallet.Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Put your wallet away and use your skills and experience to make a difference; an unexpected opportunity will evolve.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Bag Wizard Mini Backpack $24 at Amazon Mini backpacks are making a comeback, and Emily in Paris is leading the charge.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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This powerful backpack blower moves leaves and other debris quickly and easily, and can handle complex jobs in yards up to 1 acre.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Go ahead — pack your Thanksgiving turkey in your carry-on.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Your black leather Coach Tabby bag will get plenty of use during your holiday at home as a versatile shoulder bag or crossbody bag with all your daily essentials that pairs perfectly with everything in your carry-on luggage.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the terminal, large signs in Korean and English warn about an American product whose presence in your luggage can result in police action — Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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One of the most affordable ways to keep track of your keys and luggage is to get one of these Tile Mate trackers, currently available for a 28% discount.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Joining Parvati, David, and Dr. Will are 11 new players also intent on winning the game, in which briefcases filled with over $200 million in cash are hidden across the island.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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In Deal or No Deal Island, briefcases are hidden around an island with more than $200 million in prize money split between them.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2024
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Officials received spa treatments, top-shelf alcohol, designer handbags, leather goods, designer furniture, watches, fountain pens, ornamental swords and handmade ship models, according to court documents.Elias Lopez, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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To complete her look, Hilton Rothschild accessorized with a matching pillbox hat, dainty earrings and a diamond necklace, along with a shimmering silver handbag and pumps with crystal details.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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