haversack

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Recent Examples of haversack Elsewhere, the design features a small capsule of Normandy sand and a strap made from an M-1928 haversack, the backpacks widely used by the US Army during World War II. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haversack
Noun
  • My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This eye-catching gold slip with cream trim and sky-high slit works wonders with a simple satchel and classic Mary Janes.
    Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026
  • At just $154, this designer-quality satchel immediately caught my attention.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The second your backpack hit the floor, '90s kids knew the drill.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 22 June 2026
  • This lightweight backpack pulls double duty as my personal item on travel day and my go-to day bag in each port.
    Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.
    Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • Protect leather shoes and handbags by storing them in airtight containers with the silica gel pouches they are packaged with.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Wrap that up with barrel jeans or straight-leg pants, then throw on mesh ballet flats and a work tote—you’re good to go.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 June 2026
  • Plus, get a limited-edition tote.
    Katherine Betts, Vogue, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Toure had three tackles for loss, two sacks and six pass deflections.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • In 201 career games, Peterson recorded 36 interceptions, 122 pass deflections, 652 total tackles and four sacks.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Alston battered Vitels over the back of her head at least five times with a pan, ultimately stuffing her lifeless body into a duffel bag and into a closet, the court heard Friday.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
  • These vibrant cable locks loop into the zippers of your carry-on, checked suitcase, or duffel bag, and have a three-digit combination that can be safely bypassed by TSA for quick inspections, no bolt cutter needed.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

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“Haversack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversack. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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