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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
See All Example Sentences for packet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet
Noun
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Grocery bags used to store food in refrigerator/freezer.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Jewish people enter synagogues across the country for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, many will be greeted by metal detectors, bag check procedures and armed security guards.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Any changes can only take effect after the next election, meaning any move that would change salaries during this shutdown would not take effect.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The job is part of a wave of high-salary positions aimed at leading AI product strategy and boosting productivity.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Only three shops in Jerusalem carry the generic beige rolls that bundle, hold and seal.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Paramount Home Entertainment will release all 10 seasons and a complete series bundle in 4K UHD on digital for the first time on October 20.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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To fill the traditionally empty weeks after Labor Day, Disney rolled out aggressive deals, including an $89-per-day three-park ticket that excludes Magic Kingdom, 50% off children's tickets and the return of free dining for certain dates and packages, according to multiple Disney blogs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 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
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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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Best Mixed Use Magnet Toy The magic of Magna-Tiles meets the thrill of racing with this dynamic expansion pack.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Among the first items to catch her eye was an Anker battery pack her boyfriend spotted at the electronics table.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Requirements differ between states, with some requiring a one-week waiting period before someone qualifies for payments, the OPM said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For the second half of the payment, once Mandel Group pays its annual taxes on the site, the city will give Mandel Group a rebate check back on 75% of the developer's taxes each year.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packet. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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