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
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Many residents used the storm as an opportunity to clean out their homes, bringing in extra clothing, purses, suitcases and other items.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
From the aprons worn by restaurant chefs, to the purses slung over women’s shoulders, to the journals university students fill with notes, each piece proudly carries the Orox name.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 28 Jan. 2026
The Best Small Purses for Hands-Free Travel Days These mini purses fit the bare essentials—and little else.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
But of the two horses Cox is sending out in Saturday’s Pegasus, Tappan Street is not the one garnering the most hype going into the 1 1/8-mile stakes, which carries one of the largest purses in the country.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Cleaning out backpacks and purses can make a real difference.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
To shop for more purses at Quince, keep scrolling.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Many residents used the storm as an opportunity to clean out their homes, bringing in extra clothing, purses, suitcases and other items.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
From the aprons worn by restaurant chefs, to the purses slung over women’s shoulders, to the journals university students fill with notes, each piece proudly carries the Orox name.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 28 Jan. 2026
The Best Small Purses for Hands-Free Travel Days These mini purses fit the bare essentials—and little else.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
But of the two horses Cox is sending out in Saturday’s Pegasus, Tappan Street is not the one garnering the most hype going into the 1 1/8-mile stakes, which carries one of the largest purses in the country.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Cleaning out backpacks and purses can make a real difference.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
To shop for more purses at Quince, keep scrolling.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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These bags are made from food grade silicone that’s free from toxins like lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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An investigation found the two may have been involved, the department said that day in a news release, and a knife and a note were found in one of the girls’ bags.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Or another extreme swing of the pendulum, guided by the ultrawealthy closing and opening their wallets?—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The new provisions, meant to fatten Americans' wallets, can also cause confusion, accountants said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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