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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
her absurd explanation for the collision was a parcel of lies
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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the huge farm into smaller parcels for sale
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a parcel of kids trailing at their heels
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Recent Examples of parcel
Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.
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Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The parcel was addressed to Vishnevski's home in southern Illinois.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
In 1987, Root and his artist wife, Susan, were fortunate to snag one of the last two parcels in an Olivenhain development started in the 1970s that had gone into bankruptcy.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Diamonds are often sold in parcels, and there are thousands of stones in these parcels, especially at the smaller sizes.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The parcel was addressed to Vishnevski's home in southern Illinois.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
In 1987, Root and his artist wife, Susan, were fortunate to snag one of the last two parcels in an Olivenhain development started in the 1970s that had gone into bankruptcy.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Diamonds are often sold in parcels, and there are thousands of stones in these parcels, especially at the smaller sizes.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel
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After dark on Thursday, Venus will be close to the Beehive Cluster — an open cluster of 100 stars — with binoculars allowing both to be seen in the same field of view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Families, friend groups and couples are huddled in clusters, scrolling on phones or taking pictures of the Italian restaurant’s red signage that boasts a history dating to 1956.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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At every World Cup game, children between the ages of 6 and 10 will escort players onto the field before kickoff.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2013, off-the-field issues began to affect his on-field availability.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Earlier this month in state Superior Court, a special servicer representing Fallas’ lender asked for a judicial foreclosure of the property, alleging that Fallas had stopped making payments on a $32 million loan dating to 2017.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Foreclosure proceedings began in August 2025, and the property was later approved for a public auction, NBC Connecticut reported.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The Americans will face Australia in the second of three group-stage games next Friday in Seattle, where a draw will all but guarantee them a spot in the round of 32, something Pulisic said should be just the first objective for this team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The Swiss won four matches and drew twice in their European group to breeze to North America.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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On Tuesday, police and firefighters evacuated the Boulder Main Library after a suspicious package was found.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Though many ranches and resorts offer annual events and packages for traveling guests—Lone Mountain Ranch is known for how truly special their offers are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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This batch of grants is the eighth round of the program to date.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Vulcan had previously been lined up to have already sent up its first Amazon Leo batch.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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Costco and the owners of four large tracts in Plainfield sued, saying commissioners ignored evidence at hearings.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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The latter show features bona fide movie stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning, plus a plot — single mom starts an OnlyFans to make ends meet — that fits right in with the 21st-century trend of comedies that play like dramas.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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Suffice to say there is a pronounced vibe shift toward the mystical as the plot threads converge.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
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“Parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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