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suitcases

noun

plural of suitcase

as in wallets

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 suitcases Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Check-ins and check-outs of guests with suitcases continue unabated in the busy lobby. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 However, instead of just suitcases, the 31-year-old packed her belongings into a mixture of bags and trash bags. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Molt often carried them into the country in suitcases, easily circumventing the relatively lax customs regulations. — Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 And while the stereotype is of luxury guests slipping soaps into suitcases, the reality is far stranger, more expensive and common than most travelers realize. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 While the latest, flashiest luggage might be trending among luxury jetsetters, Figgins actually recommends opting for unbranded suitcases rather than the latest premium luggage. — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Traveling down conveyor belts, bumping around on baggage carts and in cargo holds, suitcases quickly pick up scuffs that can be hard to remove. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 Antennas were bought in Caracas, or smuggled in from Colombia, packed in with produce and livestock on trucks or hidden in suitcases on buses. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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Noun

Digital wallets and tokenized funds are in use today, under a patchwork of state rules or under nothing at all.

— Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Five months earlier, MoonPay also released developer tools that let AI agents independently manage wallets and trade crypto.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of wallets

Noun

The backpacks will be filled with school supplies, and shoes for some 300-400 kids in the local community.

— Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of backpacks

Noun

There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

When shopping for high-quality luggage, Kamel recommended looking for polycarbonate, 360-spinner wheels that have a smooth glide, heavy-duty zippers — and, if possible, a warranty.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
There’s also a partition separating the rear seats from the luggage area.

— Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of luggage

Noun

Some of the clearest price changes belonged to handbags that have cycled in and out of fashion for years.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
That’s part of a black-market advertising bonanza on the social media site, where sellers are now hawking fake GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and experimental Chinese peptides alongside knockoff luxury handbags and sneakers.

— Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of handbags

Noun

The Lexington Backpack and Coastal Flip Lock Tote are two of our favorite carryalls of the season so far -- check them out below to see the function and beauty for yourself.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Vogue’s Favorite Colorful City Totes The latest Dior Men show under Jonathan Anderson made a case for colorful carryalls styled with sharp tailoring.

— Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Definition of carryalls

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