as in suitcases
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
with their humble belongings tucked into wallets of simple cloth, the pilgrims began their journey to one of Christendom's holiest shrines
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Recent Examples of wallets
New Yorkers with lighter wallets need not despair.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Social Security benefits make a big difference in the wallets of many Americans.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Chicago residents dug a little deeper into their wallets to pay for city parking, as rates increased due to the city’s lopsided parking meter deal.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In several cases, victims were punched and kicked before their cash, wallets or e-bikes were stolen.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Rising prices for natural gas, electricity and home heating oil, combined with sustained frigid temperatures in much of the country, are burning yet another hole in many Americans’ wallets.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Levl’s clients are digital wallets, neobanks, and other fintechs.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Youngblood didn’t hide behind screens or crypto wallets.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The Phoebe Crossbody is one of our top picks to bring designer quality to your closet, and the full collection also includes options like mini top handle bags, tote bags, and turnlock wallets to complete the set.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Social Security benefits make a big difference in the wallets of many Americans.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Chicago residents dug a little deeper into their wallets to pay for city parking, as rates increased due to the city’s lopsided parking meter deal.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In several cases, victims were punched and kicked before their cash, wallets or e-bikes were stolen.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Rising prices for natural gas, electricity and home heating oil, combined with sustained frigid temperatures in much of the country, are burning yet another hole in many Americans’ wallets.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Levl’s clients are digital wallets, neobanks, and other fintechs.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Youngblood didn’t hide behind screens or crypto wallets.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The Phoebe Crossbody is one of our top picks to bring designer quality to your closet, and the full collection also includes options like mini top handle bags, tote bags, and turnlock wallets to complete the set.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallets
suitcases
Noun
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Sling Cross Body If you’re already set on suitcases, snag yourself this waterproof sling bag instead.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Adames also suggests buying suitcases with four wheels.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Wallets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallets. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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