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
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
Agents on patrol discovered two backpacks stuffed with more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine in Washington state near the border with Canada, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
This is for hiking, not camping or backpacking on a through-trail.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Partygoers cannot bring opaque bags, weapons, backpacks or luggage, umbrellas, outside alcohol, pets or drones.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
Agents on patrol discovered two backpacks stuffed with more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine in Washington state near the border with Canada, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
Maggie tests upward of a dozen pairs of hiking socks each year, including Merino and synthetic, on hikes and backpacking trips ranging from overnights to hundred-mile extended trips in all sorts of weather.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
This is for hiking, not camping or backpacking on a through-trail.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s even a mid-range model costing $150,000 that can be disassembled and packaged into a suitcase to take with you.Barry Collins, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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He is last seen leaving the unit on April 28, 2023 just before 5 p.m., carrying two large duffle bags and a large suitcase, according to court documents.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Holiday Gift Market: Hosted in the heated and tented Bang Bang Bay Chalet.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 18 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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Snag them for $8 for a single pillow or $16 for a pack of two.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Individual packs of raisins can be helpful for a quick on-the-go snack.Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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