as in purses
a container for carrying money and small personal items
she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook
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Recent Examples of pocketbooks
Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Besides hitting consumers’ pocketbooks, those higher costs can discourage businesses from hiring.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The auto finance veteran's view contrasts with others in the industry who view the longer term loans as a detriment to consumers' pocketbooks.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Legal experts warn the measure could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s civil court system, hitting not just attorney pocketbooks but denting courtroom access for people who are injured in accidents and don’t have the money to pay a lawyer up front.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Their much lower tuition costs immediately affect the pocketbooks of students and families.
—Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks more immediately, too.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
However, this strain on Floridians’ pocketbooks can’t compete with the governor’s immediate obsession with redrawing congressional districts in a four-day session that begins Tuesday.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Today, sprawling suburbs and strip shopping centers predominate in Florida, with tremendous impacts on our environment, quality of life and pocketbooks.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Congress’s refusal to continue pandemic-era subsidies for ACA beneficiaries is taking a big bite out of consumers’ pocketbooks.
—Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Besides hitting consumers’ pocketbooks, those higher costs can discourage businesses from hiring.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The auto finance veteran's view contrasts with others in the industry who view the longer term loans as a detriment to consumers' pocketbooks.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Legal experts warn the measure could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s civil court system, hitting not just attorney pocketbooks but denting courtroom access for people who are injured in accidents and don’t have the money to pay a lawyer up front.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Their much lower tuition costs immediately affect the pocketbooks of students and families.
—Matthew G. Andersson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks more immediately, too.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
However, this strain on Floridians’ pocketbooks can’t compete with the governor’s immediate obsession with redrawing congressional districts in a four-day session that begins Tuesday.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Today, sprawling suburbs and strip shopping centers predominate in Florida, with tremendous impacts on our environment, quality of life and pocketbooks.
—Tom Hoctor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketbooks
Noun
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Place purses in chic storage, like this artisan rattan cane storage bin that’s a budget-friendly take on a fancy custom built-in.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Shop more double-duty crossbody bags and clutch purses at Amazon below.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Distributors will be lining up outside this particular club door with wallets in hand.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Drivers can reduce their risk by comparing pumps for mismatched parts, using pumps near the store, and choosing tap-to-pay, mobile wallets, or credit cards instead of debit cards when possible.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Some rest their coats, bags and umbrellas on the empty chair next to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The remote terminal essentially moves the security screening process from the actual airport to the new facility, allowing travelers to check themselves and their bags and get on a bus that drops them off right at their airport gate, 23 miles away.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Throughout the day, the museum shop highlights books and materials connected to Opal Lee’s life and work, adding another layer to the celebration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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