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 Officers searched the restroom and found a package of contraband drugs, including K2, high-potency THC wax and suboxone strips. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Every Halloween package also includes a complimentary 3D puzzle to take home. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 If Winston is playing well, McCarthy at least could see some strategic snaps in specialized packages in Week 5. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 After underestimating that amount in the previous two years, the state included the Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant in a package of one-time funding this year to make up the difference. — Chaewon Chung updated October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for package

Recent Examples of Synonyms for package

Noun

On a recent Sunday afternoon, shoppers crowded the aisles at Tri Ocean Seafood Market on South Federal Boulevard, weaving around carts piled high with dragon fruit, Thai bananas and bundles of fresh herbs.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
For the final lift, the company used a specialized strand-jacking system, which raises heavy structures using bundles of steel strands.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

Good e-Reader says that Amazon is aware of the issue and has confirmed that a manufacturing issue may have led to defects in the current batch of Kindles.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
This week’s batch includes new albums from Cameron Winter, Deafheaven, Dawn Richard, Troye Sivan, and more.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of batch

Noun

The famous colleagues who’ve shown up for the open bar and Louis gift bags don’t add much.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
There are also a couple of bike bundles which include accessories like a passenger guardrail, seat pads and foot boards, pannier bags, and a front rack.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

Just around a curved hallway are three colorful displays of books wrapped in African textiles by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, each presiding over a cluster of seating.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The structure’s 27 gleaming marble petals rise in clusters of three to form nine sides, creating a perfectly symmetrical bloom that appears to float above a series of nine reflecting pools.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

The technology could also reduce the need to closely match battery cells during manufacturing, since the pack would be better able to accommodate differences in cell performance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Bottles and packs of Pepsi soda at a store in Austin, Texas, US, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

Some 37% of Gen Z women kept their collections on view only within their own households, compared with 16% of Gen Z men.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
The series is based upon Helene Tursten’s short story collections An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

There’s a strong focus on experiential adventure and underwater exploration, with complimentary resort bikes, private boat excursions, kayaks, SUP boards, and an array of island tours.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Like all of the burrito-centric businesses popping up around Los Angeles, Pulido offers an impressive array of salsa and condiments to drizzle or dunk in.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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