as in suitcase
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
stuffed her backpack with so many books that she could barely walk
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Recent Examples of backpack
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Larry's wish: A bed and mattress; clothes; a television; kitchen and housekeeping items; a table; backpack; office supplies.
—John Johnston, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
Paired with a strong aluminum or steel pole structure, the heavy canvas fabric creates a resilient structure that can withstand weather in a way that the flexible poles and thin fabrics of backpacking tents could never achieve.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The suspect is wearing a gray backpack and dark shoes with white soles.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Larry's wish: A bed and mattress; clothes; a television; kitchen and housekeeping items; a table; backpack; office supplies.
—John Johnston, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Havasupai Gardens: Canyon Backpacking Classics (April 6-9, 2025): A multi-day trip designed for families and beginners that introduces you to backpacking in the Grand Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
Paired with a strong aluminum or steel pole structure, the heavy canvas fabric creates a resilient structure that can withstand weather in a way that the flexible poles and thin fabrics of backpacking tents could never achieve.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
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Now on sale for 25 percent off at Target, this compact massager is the perfect travel companion to relieve the stress of being on the go, and its packable size fits into any purse or suitcase pocket.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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In most circumstances, something like a new journal or suitcase will do the trick.Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Even the West Indian drywood termite, the one that prompts tenting, is technically invasive.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
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After roasting for four hours at 350 degrees, the turkey should be tented with foil to prevent browning, according to Butterball.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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According to a report by Advanced Television, Netflix leads the pack with seven price hikes since 2011.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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No Italian gourmet, however, would dream of ordering frog risotto in Mantua, where risotto alla pilota, made with ground pork, leads the pack, let alone in Verona, where the throne is occupied by risotto all’Amarone.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Army recruits embark on long marches with heavy rucksacks as part of their training regimen.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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If back issues prevail—a common complaint during pregnancy—a stylish rucksack may be more suitable than a tote.Joanna Carrigan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2023
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Supporters caravaned along Helena’s downtown, honking horns.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Northern Arizona employees gathered in Flagstaff before meeting in Holbrook with employees from Payson and Snowflake to caravan across the country.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
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The small knapsack is made from a lightweight, technical material with a water-resistant coating and anti-wrinkle properties to maintain a more professional look.Christina Liao, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Roam was the first dedicated portable device that Sonos decided should get Bluetooth (there not being much Wi-Fi in the middle of the woods or at a lake) so that listeners could snag a single Sonos product for both their kitchen and knapsack.Parker Hall, WIRED, 20 July 2024
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“Backpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpack. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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