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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoulder bags
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 -
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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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
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The story of Murphy’s career included many winning mounts, millions of dollars in purses, controversies and poisonings.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the city’s pocketbooks faring no better now, officials have begun talking about making another pitch to Yuba City and Sutter County residents for a tax that could prove a windfall relative to the city’s flat revenue streams of late.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many had to raise prices just as customers tightened their pocketbooks.—
C. A. Bridges,
Oklahoman,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One of the 10 participating businesses is Cristallo, owned by Crystal Mitchell-Ward, which sells vegan leather handbags and accessories.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the accessories is a security cuff that people can put on their handbags to deter thieves.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Shoulder bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoulder%20bags. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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