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
Surging gas prices have pushed Americans to dig deeper into their wallets, skip purchases and pull back on savings.
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Luis Melgar, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
StockX Live will allow buyers to participate in a variety of live auctions, many of which will begin at $1, and join free-to-enter giveaways, which will allow viewers to walk away with in-demand items without ever opening up their wallets, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The Universal Tag Tracker attaches to keys, bags, backpacks, wallets, and more, and each comes with a silicone case and carabiner.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
More than 70,000 spectators emptied their wallets and bank accounts to witness this grand performance in Inglewood, and many millions more watched Balogun’s heroics on English- and Spanish-speaking networks.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Miami-Dade commissioners Natalie Orbis and Roberto Gonzalez passed a resolution in January directing the county mayor’s office to produce a report on whether the buses were actually a benefit for residents’ wallets and health – and the environment.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
But weather disruptions in two major growing regions have driven up prices for the vegetable, and consumers shouldn’t expect much relief for their wallets in the months ahead.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Financial watchdogs view telecoms acting as dangerous regulatory arbitrage, fearing that seamless digital wallets are a backdoor for capital flight.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
For those who want to eat well without making a dent in their wallets, the city was also rated the most affordable for eating out among the 20 food cities on the list.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Luis Melgar, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
StockX Live will allow buyers to participate in a variety of live auctions, many of which will begin at $1, and join free-to-enter giveaways, which will allow viewers to walk away with in-demand items without ever opening up their wallets, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
The Universal Tag Tracker attaches to keys, bags, backpacks, wallets, and more, and each comes with a silicone case and carabiner.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
More than 70,000 spectators emptied their wallets and bank accounts to witness this grand performance in Inglewood, and many millions more watched Balogun’s heroics on English- and Spanish-speaking networks.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Miami-Dade commissioners Natalie Orbis and Roberto Gonzalez passed a resolution in January directing the county mayor’s office to produce a report on whether the buses were actually a benefit for residents’ wallets and health – and the environment.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
But weather disruptions in two major growing regions have driven up prices for the vegetable, and consumers shouldn’t expect much relief for their wallets in the months ahead.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Financial watchdogs view telecoms acting as dangerous regulatory arbitrage, fearing that seamless digital wallets are a backdoor for capital flight.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
For those who want to eat well without making a dent in their wallets, the city was also rated the most affordable for eating out among the 20 food cities on the list.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallets
suitcases
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Carrying bags and suitcases when passengers are struggling to get out can cause people to fall or damage the slides needed for exit.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Lizzo’s assistant is piling suitcases in the entryway of the musician’s home in Los Angeles when suddenly her boss reassigns her to a more pressing task.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Wallets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallets. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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