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
Labubus, which look like monsters with big eyes, sharp teeth and fur, went viral in 2025, appearing on backpacks, purses and other bags all over social media.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Backpacks, camera cases, tinted plastic bags and other oversized totes and purses are not permitted.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The toys have also become a status symbol, an IYKYK wink seen dangling from the purses of celebrities such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa and Blackpink’s Lisa.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Lavie would allegedly target higher-end items, such as designer clothing and purses.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Specifically purses, not for their flashy style.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
To honor Women’s History Month, Hooters has partnered with Love Purse to collect new purses and toiletries through March 23 at all Chicago-area restaurants.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
These $5 hooks stick onto walls, windows, and tile, holding towels, cooking utensils, keys, purses, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
This year those signature events have $20 million purses.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Backpacks, camera cases, tinted plastic bags and other oversized totes and purses are not permitted.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The toys have also become a status symbol, an IYKYK wink seen dangling from the purses of celebrities such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa and Blackpink’s Lisa.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Lavie would allegedly target higher-end items, such as designer clothing and purses.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Specifically purses, not for their flashy style.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
To honor Women’s History Month, Hooters has partnered with Love Purse to collect new purses and toiletries through March 23 at all Chicago-area restaurants.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
These $5 hooks stick onto walls, windows, and tile, holding towels, cooking utensils, keys, purses, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
This year those signature events have $20 million purses.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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Initial investigations revealed that, in the days before the killings, Ligonnès had bought cement, digging tools and four bags of lime in various locations in the Nantes area.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bag rules Patrons and bags will be searched on entry.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For The Times) O’Connor described the Music Valley project as early-stage and speculative, pointing to a mining tradition dating back to the Wild West in which prospectors tout samples that show heavy concentrations of minerals in a bid to loosen investors’ wallets.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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When voters worry about their wallets, incumbents usually get the blame.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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