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
  • Semadar recently expanded into handbag and furniture design with a capsule collection of items available for sale on her website.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The designer handbags included above only scratch the surface of deals currently available on Amazon.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Insiders can score this carryall, which has cute studs, for under $120, along with springy jeans, under-$40 cardigans, and more.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This crossbody bag from Carhartt works well as a carryall for men to have their essential stuff.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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 15 Apr. 2025.

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