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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bags
Noun
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But, does Sasha escape Ben's clutches?—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026 -
The structure follows an A to M biopic trajectory, tuning out just when Michael broke free from the evil clutches of his abusive, belt-wielding manager and dad Joseph – portrayed by Colman Domingo, going full tilt as a villain.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shoes, purses, make-up and jewelry were also donated.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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But these handy devices can be used for finding more than wallets, purses and keys.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company also provided gloves, bags and trash pickers for Sunday’s cleanup.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Designer handbags from brands such as YSL were cited in the investigation and valued at nearly $3,000 each while luxury Gucci shoes were priced at over $1,000.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Detectives said the pair purchased 224 high-end items online, including designer clothing, cosmetics and handbags.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Members of the group included database hackers, organizers, target identifiers, callers and residential burglars who targeted hardware virtual currency wallets, which store cryptocurrency, prosecutors said.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Clutch bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bags. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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