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
Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
As the world’s wealthiest nation leads a costly war – one think tank estimated the US is burning through $890 million a day – those who are least able to afford it are feeling the most acute and immediate impact on their wallets.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Travel advisors warn that phones, cameras, and wallets are most vulnerable during airport security when items are separated into bins.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
This is what Phoenix-area motorists and experts had to say about how current events in the Middle East are impacting wallets in the Valley.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
These are just a few of Kate Spade Outlet’s new arrivals in time for spring, and the discounts are coming up roses with up to 78% off these shoulder bags, crossbodies, wallets, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
As competition intensifies and every streamer fights for the same wallets, that low churn rate will come under real pressure.
—Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Fanatics has over the past decade gradually amassed a larger and larger share of sports fans’ wallets.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Even if Iowans aren't purchasing diesel fuel, price increases can still hit their wallets.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
As the world’s wealthiest nation leads a costly war – one think tank estimated the US is burning through $890 million a day – those who are least able to afford it are feeling the most acute and immediate impact on their wallets.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Travel advisors warn that phones, cameras, and wallets are most vulnerable during airport security when items are separated into bins.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
This is what Phoenix-area motorists and experts had to say about how current events in the Middle East are impacting wallets in the Valley.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
These are just a few of Kate Spade Outlet’s new arrivals in time for spring, and the discounts are coming up roses with up to 78% off these shoulder bags, crossbodies, wallets, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
As competition intensifies and every streamer fights for the same wallets, that low churn rate will come under real pressure.
—Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Fanatics has over the past decade gradually amassed a larger and larger share of sports fans’ wallets.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Even if Iowans aren't purchasing diesel fuel, price increases can still hit their wallets.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallets
suitcases
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With just five suitcases and their Shih Tzu Bubbles in tow, the family – Thorn, 43, husband Blair, 44, and their children Eva and Chase – swapped their home in New Zealand’s capital for a place in Melbourne – a third larger at the same price.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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But in recent days, this small patch of green has been visited by a stream of mourners seeking to pay their respects to two little girls who were found there stuffed inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Wallets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallets. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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