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
Noun
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Best Travel Bag Deals Tote bags, duffel bags, crossbody bags, and more — there’s such a variety of travel bags based on your style.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Problem is, Khalid shows up in Sozopol with nothing but a duffel bag, and the woman is either dead or never existed.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Nov. 2024
Noun
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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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The Roam was the first dedicated portable device that Sonos decided should get Bluetooth (there not being much Wi-Fi in the middle of the woods or at a lake) so that listeners could snag a single Sonos product for both their kitchen and knapsack.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
20 July 2024
Noun
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Buyers can upgrade it into a four-sleeper by adding the optional bed expansion kit that widens the lower bed into a 74 x 47-in (188 x 119-cm) double.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2025
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At the time, his form and attitude in Brazil’s famed yellow kit was heavily criticized.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some people in the group asked if the man wearing the ski mask took the backpack, according to testimony.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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In the clip, which bears a 2:33 a.m. timestamp, a casually dressed man is seen carrying a backpack while walking down a building's stairwell.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Her breaking point came during a task that repeatedly pulled the interlocked participants under frigid water: The soggy Sutter faltered when running from the beach with a 30-pound rucksack.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Army recruits embark on long marches with heavy rucksacks as part of their training regimen.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside Online,
18 Nov. 2024
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
Noun
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In each episode, players compete in challenges to secure the briefcases that will be used in that night’s game of Deal or No Deal.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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Whichever team secures the lowest total is up for elimination, and whoever gets the highest-value briefcase gets to choose the first person to face the banker.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Carpetbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpetbag. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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