as in duffel bag
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Recent Examples of carpetbag
Whenever things grow desperate, Fogg pulls wads of cash from his carpetbag to pay captains to sail faster, to buy an elephant as jungle transport or, finally, to acquire and destroy an entire steamship.
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Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021
Another challenger carried a carpetbag up on stage as a prop to protest Romney's presence in the race -- illustrating the animosity toward Romney even at that early juncture.
—Maeve Reston, CNN, 1 May 2021
This clever prop allows the British nanny to pull gigantic items from her carpetbag, including a hat rack and full-length mirror.
—José Mandojana, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2020
Found in his carpetbag after his capture were many letters from his supporters, including one from Elizabeth Gloucester.
—Steve Bell, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2019
Mary’s seemingly bottomless carpetbag purse is one of the first tricks on display.
—Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 13 Aug. 2019
When the boy went to the room of his father, Lincoln immediately asked for his carpetbag.
—sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Feb. 2018
Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021
Another challenger carried a carpetbag up on stage as a prop to protest Romney's presence in the race -- illustrating the animosity toward Romney even at that early juncture.
—Maeve Reston, CNN, 1 May 2021
This clever prop allows the British nanny to pull gigantic items from her carpetbag, including a hat rack and full-length mirror.
—José Mandojana, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2020
Found in his carpetbag after his capture were many letters from his supporters, including one from Elizabeth Gloucester.
—Steve Bell, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2019
Mary’s seemingly bottomless carpetbag purse is one of the first tricks on display.
—Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 13 Aug. 2019
When the boy went to the room of his father, Lincoln immediately asked for his carpetbag.
—sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpetbag
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Included is a weekender duffel bag and a toiletry bag, all for less than $200. Passport holder: on sale for $19.75 (27% off) Original price: $26.99 Keeping track of your family’s passports is vital, so keep them organized with a passport holder.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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For a normal person, a duffel bag or weekender would do the trick for this quick jaunt.—
Jasmine Grant,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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More broadly, items that would be sold in sporting goods stores, such as tents, knapsacks, general outdoor wear, swimsuits, sails and lifejackets are also on the EU list.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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Per the source, City’s kit and merchandise ranking would be higher if all clubs’ figures were presented on a gross basis.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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This kit is packed with my absolute favorites for effortless sun protection.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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Also for sale are accessories including jewelry, purses, backpacks, belts and hats, as well as home decor and beauty products.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Authorities in Arizona found communication devices in Vargas-de la Rocha’s backpack nearby.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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There’s even a Technogym fitness kit bag that can be used in-suite, containing a yoga mat and weights.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2023
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Once the food comes, follow the recipe card which is conveniently color-coded with its kit bag and enjoy.—
Caroline L. Young, MS, RD, LD, RYT,
Good Housekeeping,
26 Sep. 2022
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Instinctively, the tiny cat snuggled up to Kelland, and the Good Samaritan took pity on her, wrapping the kitten in his woolly hat and taking her home in his rucksack.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to the appeal, the footage showed the women at 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 6 wearing rucksacks.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trimmed with luggage slats and a restraint bar, the box lands ready to support any traveling cases, haversacks, miniature steamer trunks, or other traveling caboodle carried in the cabin, but definitely not any plus-two passengers.—
Larry Griffin,
Car and Driver,
24 Apr. 2023
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There was the field bag (a canvas haversack used by soldiers in both world wars), the satchel (worn across the body and popularized by Indiana Jones), and the tote bag (notably prevalent among readers of The New Yorker).—
Nick Haramis,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2021
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Also, standing in for a briefcase, Gomez carried a black East-West OSOI bag.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Carpetbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpetbag. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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