cutpurses

Definition of cutpursesnext
plural of cutpurse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutpurses
pickpockets
Noun
  • But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
  • Arteta has been known to enlist everything from pickpockets to a naked flame to help convey his ideas to his players.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 May 2026
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“Cutpurses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutpurses. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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