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
Shoes, purses, make-up and jewelry were also donated.
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Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
But these handy devices can be used for finding more than wallets, purses and keys.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Snag a designer-quality bag for a fraction of the cost with Quince’s rich-looking purses.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Bustamante Leiva was later charged with stealing purses in three separate incidents in April 2025.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, initially threatening to shake the foundations of the sport.
—David Close, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Your family can hang up their coats, keys, backpacks, and headphones, put their hats and purses on the bench, and tuck their shoes under.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Certain household items, like suede purses and batteries, can become damaged in plastic containers over time.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 Apr. 2026
Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
But these handy devices can be used for finding more than wallets, purses and keys.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Snag a designer-quality bag for a fraction of the cost with Quince’s rich-looking purses.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Bustamante Leiva was later charged with stealing purses in three separate incidents in April 2025.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, initially threatening to shake the foundations of the sport.
—David Close, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Your family can hang up their coats, keys, backpacks, and headphones, put their hats and purses on the bench, and tuck their shoes under.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Certain household items, like suede purses and batteries, can become damaged in plastic containers over time.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 13 Apr. 2026
Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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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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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
Cite this Entry
“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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