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as in salary
British
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
his monthly wage packet contained just enough to allow him to rent a one-bedroom flat
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as in bundle
chiefly British
a very large amount of money
that town house in Mayfair cost a packet
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Recent Examples of packet
The Starter Routine includes one jar of 120 capsules and seven daily travel size packets with four capsules each, along with a travel bag to hold it all.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, tacos come with a packet of avocado verde salsa, which is made of tomatillos, green chili peppers and avocado.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Here’s a general idea of how many plants each straw bale can hold, but always double-check the spacing guidelines on your seed packets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Are there crisp packets or orange peel littering the desk?
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, tacos come with a packet of avocado verde salsa, which is made of tomatillos, green chili peppers and avocado.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Here’s a general idea of how many plants each straw bale can hold, but always double-check the spacing guidelines on your seed packets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Are there crisp packets or orange peel littering the desk?
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet
Noun
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Send them to the landfill in heavy trash bags.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The couple broke down their outfits with Kai rocking a combination of Maison Margiela and vintage fashion while Gigi donned an Oh Polly fit paired with a Dior bag.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2017, the angels (who requested anonymity) attracted other donors, which enabled the school to finally return employees to normal salaries, cover tuition for needy students, acquire improvements, such as technology for students and teachers, and offer new courses, including art and music.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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There’s something particularly climactic about this year’s WNBA Finals, coming weeks before the league’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire and with most players becoming free agents in anticipation of a new leaguewide salary structure.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Battery storage systems, such as Wallbox’s fast-charging and storage bundles, help balance load by storing cheap energy during off-peak hours.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the joint post, the couple shared two pictures of their bundle of joy.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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That could easily mean that thousands of UPS packages every day are not clearing customs on their first try.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tesla is weeks away from a monumental shareholder vote on CEO Elon Musk’s potential $1 trillion pay package at its annual investor meeting, and the EV maker is pulling out all the stops to push the measure through.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Miner preachers and independent churches were central to the organization of miners in eastern Kentucky in the 1930s, too, during another period of violence between mine operators and miners over conditions, wages and unionization.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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Only 14% report significantlyhigher income, suggesting that wage gains are failing to keep pace with higher living costs and financial pressures, and yet only 8% report significantly lower income, indicating stability.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the Money Doctor, the administration’s interest in a plan that would substitute the dollar for the flailing Argentine peso has greatly intensified in recent weeks as Milei’s political fortunes have weakened.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic walks you through the big talking points for the week, from the change in format to the potential fortunes of the three English clubs on Europe’s greatest stage.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While Texas Tech has emerged as the clear favorite to win the conference (-120 odds on BetMGM), the chasing pack is still a jumbled mess.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Launched by former Sideshow executive Jason Hellerstein in February, with backing from a group of private investors led by Alex Lo’s Cinema Inutile, 1-2 Special is one a pack of new theatrical-first distributors looking to carve out a space in the domestic market.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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The program provides a one-time payment to help eligible households cover heating and electricity costs.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Legacy pension payments, which resumed in the 2024 fiscal year, were at the top of mind for Duggan, whose administration established a nearly $455 million Retiree Protection Fund over time.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packet. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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