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Recent Examples of haversack
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.
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Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
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
The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
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
The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haversack
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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
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This winter, take your outfits to the next level with this crossbody satchel, which reviewers say is an affordable designer look-alike.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Michael Kors and early 2024 Cyber Monday deals Tote bags, trendy backpacks and stylish satchels are being sold up to 85% at the Michael Kors Black Friday Preview sale.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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But Daniel Penny didn’t let go, not for six minutes, not until Neely was as lifeless as any of the backpacks or briefcases passengers had carried on the train that day.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Reports of a backpack being discovered come amid the NYPD releasing new images of the suspect in the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 8.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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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
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If back issues prevail—a common complaint during pregnancy—a stylish rucksack may be more suitable than a tote.Joanna Carrigan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2023
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The smaller top section, called the pouch, is where food will go.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Female lizards don’t display fan, while males inflate their colorful neck pouch to attract the female in hot summer season.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Below, our favorites include a ladylike top-handle bag in winter white to its signature Park tote in black.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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The tote’s roomy design features two interior pockets and two exterior pockets to store your laptop, headphones, and wallet.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gastineau set the record for the most sacks in a season in 1984 with 22.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The seven sacks allowed are tied for the second-most this season, behind only the New England Patriots’ nine-sack performance on Nov. 11.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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The duffel bag has several zippered pockets and areas to store your clothes, toiletries, and accessories, along with a separate shoe compartment on the bottom.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles brand will launch its debut made-to-order collection Dec. 8, which consists of six woven takes on cardboard that mimic the appearance of leather to a passerby, ranging from a clutch at $100 to a travel duffel bag at $999.Marissa Muller, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Haversack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversack. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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