PACKAGE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

package

noun

ˈpa-kij

Definition of package

as in bundle

a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items got a job sorting packages in the mail room

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as in batch

a number of things considered as a unit ate a whole package of cookies at once

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Recent Examples of package Freshman wide receiver Rasean Jones has been Boise State’s surprise package this season. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026 The Fort Worth Film Commission hosted the event as part of its premiere package program that provides filmmakers with a free theatrical release since, per Academy rules, a film must screen for seven consecutive days to qualify. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who represents parts of East LA including Boyle Heights, announced the package Wednesday. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Inside a Black Widow Every few months throughout 2023 and 2024, a package of female black widow spiders arrived at the San Diego State University chemistry department. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for package

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Noun

Though the company is still throwing off bundles of cash, the profits aren’t good enough for a ravenous Wall Street, and the blood of 1,000 staff has been let as Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters attempt to change the record.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Pro headphones, or even get an Arlo Essential Outdoor Security Camera bundle for 23% off.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

The software also converts Office documents and images into PDFs, with batch processing available for multiple files.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Before striking out on adventure, head to Snake River Roasting Company for a small-batch specialty coffee and hearty breakfast burrito.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of batch

Noun

That required the ballots to be placed in emergency bags for later counting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
On Saturday, while the rain poured down outside, Marge Simpson in yellow body paint and Carrie Bradshaw with McDonald’s bag in hand (Big is moving to Paris) strutted down a makeshift runway at the new Public Hotel in West Hollywood.

— Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

North Korea’s Missile Administration said its cluster warheads fall into four categories, depending on their intended purpose.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The Asia-Pacific region was down 2%, impacted by sales slowdown in China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific cluster.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

With three nominations, Genesis Owusu leads the pack heading into triple J’s 2026 J Awards, while Ecca Vandal, Julia Jacklin and Miss Kaninna are among the two-time nominees.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
Priced at $20 for packs of 10, the drinks come in single-serving powder sachets that are meant to be dissolved with hot water and can be served iced and/or with a choice of milk.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

Marshall’s campaign, in turn, faced an onslaught of controversies that his critics amplified in the race’s final weeks, including his medical debt collection practices and the blurred lines between his office and campaign staff.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
The policy prohibits the use of surveillance technology, discriminatory practices and unauthorized data collection.

— James Leigh, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

Sure, public schools that can't afford to provide teachers with basic supplies like crayons and where nurses have to keep track of every bandage and packet of acetaminophen are performing surgery that costs $100,000-plus.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
To avoid this, plant Brussels sprouts seeds according to the directions on the seed packet, but ensure that the mature Brussels sprouts plants are spaced at least 2 feet apart.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of packet

Noun

Its satellites use large communication arrays designed to connect with smartphones without requiring specialized satellite handsets.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Because each sensor responds differently, each source produces a distinctive voltage pattern across the array.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

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