briefcase

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Recent Examples of briefcase Other than a briefcase to carry important documents, anything superfluous could be tucked into a nice, roomy suit; or, better yet, given to one’s secretary to handle. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 And, when the crime boss John Gotti was on trial, his lawyers took lunch to their client by picking up a pizza at Patsy’s, wrapping the slices in aluminum foil, slipping them into their briefcases and carrying them into the courthouse. James Barron, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Armed with a family recipe and a dream, the then 34-year-old set out walking door-to-door with a briefcase of beer, hoping to convince bar owners and managers to stock the brew. Alice Barlow, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2025 The next round was a bit rougher, as Lete opened the $1.25 million, $1,000, $2.25 million, and $1 million briefcases. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for briefcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
Noun
  • Plus, the strangest news from across the world Read On Best Visit G&T Garden Tours Aficionados of English gardens, pack your valises for one of G&T Garden Tours’ week-long trips to the West Country.
    airmail.news, airmail.news, 23 Mar. 2024
  • That a kindly bellhop from The Balmoral, our hotel adjacent to the station, loaded our valises off a trolley cart did little to rein in these trappings.
    Ross Kenneth Urken, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2024
Noun
  • The escalating trade war has driven stock prices down and may hit Americans in their wallets as businesses pass on the pain by raising prices.
    Carlie Procell, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • If passed, the dollar could spread further—not just through banks and borders, but through crypto wallets and code.
    Jon Helgi Egilsson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Saks also has quite a few coveted handbags on the roster too—like Liffner’s Petite Penne in textured, croc finish, plus beautiful woven shapes from Dragon Diffusion, and plenty of Mansur Gavriel minimalist leather goodies—such as a roomy, hobo shape in sumptuous suede.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Crafted from silver vegan leather with engraved paisley detailing and featuring its signature hardware, the handbag is undeniably a standout accessory.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On the first day of Cyber Monday, find even deeper discounts at up to 50% There are fur-effect coats and scarf-neck jackets for warmth, textural dresses and knee-high boots for work weeks and weekends, and suede carryall bags to store all your daily essentials.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Pack a change of clothes in a roomy new carryall, which could hold a pair of running shoes and a yoga block, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In addition to her meds and supplements, a change of underwear and pants are always tucked into her carry-on bag, along with a bathroom supply kit.
    Amy Norton, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The ample 25,000 mAh battery will keep all your gadgets topped up and is safe to fly with in your carry-on.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?
    Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Grating portmanteaus are a crucial part of their relationship.
    Liam Sherwin-Murray, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Stories have mingled love and magic for centuries, but the portmanteau crystallized as a market category during the pandemic.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefcase. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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