briefcase

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Recent Examples of briefcase Moxley eventually appeared and accepted the challenge, but not before Cope attempted to open the briefcase by smashing it. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 At each level of the tower, the players will see briefcases with randomized values that their partner cannot see. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 Eight technicians in black T-shirts buzzed around a table strewn with cameras; another held a small briefcase of glass eyeballs. Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024 The players each had to jump from one of three increasingly tall platforms to grab a ring attached to a briefcase. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Feb. 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 plane tickets were found in their wallets, family members added.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • All Day Essentials Belt Bag 2.5L $48 $29 at Lululemon Another popular Lululemon belt bag is this version that’s extra spacious, with three pockets to organize your wallet, phone, sunglasses, and other small essentials.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 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
  • My mom’s 30-year career has taken her all over the United States, and over the years, she’s picked up some genius tricks to simplify travel, including how to pack a carry-on.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
  • You’re also allowed one free carry-on bag and one personal item that fits underneath the seat in front of you.
    Essence, Essence, 13 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 26 Mar. 2025.

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