as in bag
a container for carrying money and small personal items
I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all
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Recent Examples of purse
In her hand, the human rights lawyer carried a gold clutch purse, as well as a small bouquet of bright flowers that matched the color of her dress.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
Overall, the tournament’s prize purse will top $90 million – the largest in tennis history and a 20% increase on last year, which stood at $75 million.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The United States Tennis Association announced that the 2025 U.S. Open will offer the largest purse in tennis history, being the first tennis event to reach $90 million in total player compensation.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Doyle turned around to see her son had snatched her gun from her purse and shot himself in the right leg, the Miami Herald reported, citing an arrest report.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
Overall, the tournament’s prize purse will top $90 million – the largest in tennis history and a 20% increase on last year, which stood at $75 million.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The United States Tennis Association announced that the 2025 U.S. Open will offer the largest purse in tennis history, being the first tennis event to reach $90 million in total player compensation.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Doyle turned around to see her son had snatched her gun from her purse and shot himself in the right leg, the Miami Herald reported, citing an arrest report.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purse
Noun
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But equally as importantly, the company wants to make sure the kit itself is appealing and versatile enough that passengers will want to take it off the plane to use the bag for other purposes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Once mixed, scoop out at least 1 cup of soil into a zipper lock bag and label the bag with a sample identification.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Your smartphone, the keys to your home, maybe (or maybe not) your wallet.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This recipe will always be one of our go-to suppers because the results are fall-apart-tender, with little time off your hands or money from your wallet.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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