Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bags
Noun
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Conor O’Neill Brighton & Hove Albion Alex Jimenez Unfortunately, Bournemouth already have Brighton’s ideal signing in their clutches.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Bradley is desperate to escape his keeper's clutches.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fashion, philanthropy celebrated at March event A fundraising event set for March 4 will combine fashion with philanthropy as ticket holders compete for a chance to win name-brand purses and designer sunglasses while supporting the advancement of women in the area, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the muscle car, which the complaint valued at $250,000, he is accused of having stolen 20 to 30 Coach purses that were being used for a promotion and valued at $200 to $300 each, along with a power drill.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Steep a couple of bags in 2 cups of hot water and add the tea to your mop bucket.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the city’s pocketbooks faring no better now, officials have begun talking about making another pitch to Yuba City and Sutter County residents for a tax that could prove a windfall relative to the city’s flat revenue streams of late.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many had to raise prices just as customers tightened their pocketbooks.—
C. A. Bridges,
Oklahoman,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s also another hook underneath that’s ideal for hats, handbags, and scarves.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nervous hands rummaging for tissues in handbags, sweaty embraces, last words of advice—and then, we were gone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Phoebe Crossbody is one of our top picks to bring designer quality to your closet, and the full collection also includes options like mini top handle bags, tote bags, and turnlock wallets to complete the set.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Grocery prices have been on the rise for most of the past six years, as supply chain bottlenecks, the war in Ukraine and excessive profit-taking here in America have put a strain on consumers’ wallets.—
Joe Murphy,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Clutch bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bags. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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