wallets

Definition of walletsnext
plural of wallet
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 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 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 Maybe that’s best for players’ wallets, as Boone frequently had to pay Kangaroo Court fines as a youngster with the Reds. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 But with our wallets taking a hit these days, getting down on one knee at that fancy downtown restaurant or on the sandy beaches of a luxury resort may not be a realistic option. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Those are real-life examples of recent scams plaguing the publishing industry that target authors’ wallets and original works. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 The scam uses near-field communication, or NFC, the same short-range technology behind tap-to-pay cards and mobile wallets. Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026 But these handy devices can be used for finding more than wallets, purses and keys. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 The task force’s work has a direct impact on millions of people’s wallets. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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suitcases
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  • These spills can completely ruin multiple suitcases and their contents.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • These included suitcases full of videogames and electronics, private shopping trips to toy stores, exclusive visits to theme parks, introductions to other celebrities, and interstate and international travel.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Wallets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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