as in bags
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 purses
It was considered modern in size and practicality compared to other more compact purses of that era.
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Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The lower level is filled with clothing, shoes, and accessories such as sunglasses, purses, belts, and jewelry for men, women and children in both vintage and contemporary styles; toys and books, movies; and vinyl records.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
The suspects primarily steal high-value items, including designer purses and jewelry.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear but can have no more than one pocket.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Unlike the huge purses of Saudi and Dubai, Bahrain’s $1 million Turf Series targets international talent, trainers, and owners at the mid-range.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Amazon is also offering purses and bags at ultra-low prices, like the Coofay Travel Backpack for $22 or this sling bag for just $9.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Avoid pillowcases with large holes that can allow dust to enter, and choose light colors since dark colors and designs may bleed onto leather purses or clothing and stain them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The toys can also be taken on the go and hooked onto backpacks or purses with a keychain clip.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
The lower level is filled with clothing, shoes, and accessories such as sunglasses, purses, belts, and jewelry for men, women and children in both vintage and contemporary styles; toys and books, movies; and vinyl records.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
The suspects primarily steal high-value items, including designer purses and jewelry.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6 inches by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear but can have no more than one pocket.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Unlike the huge purses of Saudi and Dubai, Bahrain’s $1 million Turf Series targets international talent, trainers, and owners at the mid-range.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Amazon is also offering purses and bags at ultra-low prices, like the Coofay Travel Backpack for $22 or this sling bag for just $9.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Avoid pillowcases with large holes that can allow dust to enter, and choose light colors since dark colors and designs may bleed onto leather purses or clothing and stain them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The toys can also be taken on the go and hooked onto backpacks or purses with a keychain clip.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the first time on Tuesday, members of the public had to pass through metal detectors and send bags through X-ray machines to access the Capitol on the first day of a session — new security measures that came in the wake of last summer’s violence against state lawmakers.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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New Yorkers with lighter wallets need not despair.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Social Security benefits make a big difference in the wallets of many Americans.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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