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
People already follow along as influencers flip houses, cook elaborate meals, or shop for the perfect suitcase; why not do the same for someone’s facelift journey?
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Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Sheets secured several high-value items during the show, including a suitcase containing $17,000 worth of jewelry.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Because there’s absolutely nothing worse than coming home with a suitcase full of dirty laundry only to find your underwear drawer empty and your hamper overflowing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Sheets secured several high-value items during the show, including a suitcase containing $17,000 worth of jewelry.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Because there’s absolutely nothing worse than coming home with a suitcase full of dirty laundry only to find your underwear drawer empty and your hamper overflowing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maybe that’s best for players’ wallets, as Boone frequently had to pay Kangaroo Court fines as a youngster with the Reds.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An insulated delivery bag or backpack Notably, where freelancers wanting to deliver with a car also need auto insurance and a driver’s license, these requirements are waived for those delivering on two wheels.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keeping a spare in your carry-on is a small habit that can prevent a major bummer on your trip.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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That's a win for people who already have too much clutter in their carry-ons.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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Because Antler luggage comes with a lifetime warranty, every piece has to pass a rigorous 12-point testing system.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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As for what else is in her luggage?—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company also provided gloves, bags and trash pickers for Sunday’s cleanup.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After giving Michael a false identity as a Royal Marines officer, the British handcuffed a briefcase to his wrist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The belted detail near the top and multi-toned, antique-brown leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Federal officials said the money Tangeman laundered was spent by the group to live lavishly, including hundreds of thousands of dollars spent at nightclubs, and luxury handbags valued at tens of thousands of dollars that were given away at nightclub parties.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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But at least this junior assistant got free handbags and a major glow-up out of it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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