as in suitcase
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 wallet
Child care costs are draining parents’ wallets and hitting their employers’ bottom lines, according to a new study published by The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
According to police, the suspects allegedly made off with the residents’ cell phones and wallets.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Our wallets, lungs, and future generations would be grateful.
—Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Available in 19 colors, this slim, zippered wallet features eight separate pockets to keep your cables, memory cards, backup chargers, and small devices neatly organized.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallet
suitcase
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
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Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.—
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallet. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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