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
Fashion, philanthropy celebrated at March event A fundraising event set for March 4 will combine fashion with philanthropy as ticket holders compete for a chance to win name-brand purses and designer sunglasses while supporting the advancement of women in the area, according to a release.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to the muscle car, which the complaint valued at $250,000, he is accused of having stolen 20 to 30 Coach purses that were being used for a promotion and valued at $200 to $300 each, along with a power drill.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—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
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition to the muscle car, which the complaint valued at $250,000, he is accused of having stolen 20 to 30 Coach purses that were being used for a promotion and valued at $200 to $300 each, along with a power drill.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Steep a couple of bags in 2 cups of hot water and add the tea to your mop bucket.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Grocery prices have been on the rise for most of the past six years, as supply chain bottlenecks, the war in Ukraine and excessive profit-taking here in America have put a strain on consumers’ wallets.—
Joe Murphy,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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