Thesaurus results for PURSE

purse

noun

ˈpərs

Definition of purse

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 Between the classic crossbody design, gold hardware accents, and rich color, this purse is anything but basic. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026 Ross had allegedly asked his campaign manager to place the drugs in his opponent’s purse or vehicle. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026 From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 The biannual award comes with a ₩50 million ($36,807) purse and a solo exhibition at the Nam June Paik Art Centre in Yongin, South Korea. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purse

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The children were learning how to make gift bags and perfume, a free workshop that offered them a brief respite from Cuba's realities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
This version is made by ripping open a single-serving bag of chips — say, Doritos — then piling in meats, cheeses, veggies, sour cream, salsa and other ingredients.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026

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So will Mother Nature and your wallet, with zero emissions and zero fuel costs.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
In July 2026, for example, average airfares were nearly 26% more expensive than in July 2025, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics—a significant hit to travelers’ wallets.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

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