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
Lucky for you, Ortega’s exact carryall is on sale now, along with a range of other rich-girl purses from $84.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
In reality, the money went to items such as prepaid gift cards valued at up to $1,000 each, along with luxury and designer watches, purses, golf trips, and exercise equipment, prosecutors said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Everything, including jewelry, purses, shoes and other accessories, is given away gratis.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
That philosophy has already taken shape in the Tour’s signature events, such as The Arnie, which feature smaller fields and larger purses.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
For example, insights from Trend Brain helped inspire a Western edit of clothing and accessories like purses with fringe and belts with embroidery, with all items under $40.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The California Highway Patrol and a private security firm deployed officers and agents around the venue for a tight security presence (no bags or purses allowed).
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to spot-cleaning any stains or scuff marks on the exteriors of purses, backpacks, or luggage, double-check the interiors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 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.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
In reality, the money went to items such as prepaid gift cards valued at up to $1,000 each, along with luxury and designer watches, purses, golf trips, and exercise equipment, prosecutors said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Everything, including jewelry, purses, shoes and other accessories, is given away gratis.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
That philosophy has already taken shape in the Tour’s signature events, such as The Arnie, which feature smaller fields and larger purses.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
For example, insights from Trend Brain helped inspire a Western edit of clothing and accessories like purses with fringe and belts with embroidery, with all items under $40.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The California Highway Patrol and a private security firm deployed officers and agents around the venue for a tight security presence (no bags or purses allowed).
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to spot-cleaning any stains or scuff marks on the exteriors of purses, backpacks, or luggage, double-check the interiors.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 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.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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The detective believes Levine saw the bags Palacios was carrying and mistook him for a homeless person.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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And many of us turn to microwave bags for convenience and ease.—
Emily Heil,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fanatics has over the past decade gradually amassed a larger and larger share of sports fans’ wallets.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even if Iowans aren't purchasing diesel fuel, price increases can still hit their wallets.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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