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 The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Wedding packages start at $4,500 during peak wedding season between April and October, and are $4,000 from November to March. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The police increases are scheduled to extend through 2028, creating a significant difference in the compensation packages for the city’s public-safety employees. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 Of course, getting over the obstacle is only useful if the package also reaches the right person. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for package

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Noun

The bundle also includes four torches to keep the bugs at bay.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The locations 7 Brew purchased at auction come in two bundles, with 49 sites in group A and 24 in group B.

— John Magsam Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

In duplication or mirror mode, the machine prints up to four identical parts simultaneously, effectively quadrupling batch output without needing to ramp up raw print speed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
She‘s still reeling from how quickly her business went from a bumper batch of orders to battling for its life.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of batch

Noun

The children were learning how to make gift bags and perfume, a free workshop that offered them a brief respite from Cuba's realities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
This version is made by ripping open a single-serving bag of chips — say, Doritos — then piling in meats, cheeses, veggies, sour cream, salsa and other ingredients.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

These three mysterious elements of the cosmos have played a vital role in the evolution of large-scale cosmic structures like galaxies and galaxy clusters.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The executive observed that data analysis shows a younger customer has approached the brand, in addition to its loyal cluster of longtime clients in the 40- to 55-year-old core bracket.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

The Diamondbacks have managed to remain competitive with a middle-of-the-pack rotation for most of the season.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Pennsylvania ranked 26th nationwide for the salary a single adult needs to live comfortably, placing it near the middle of the pack.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

These damn streets, they aren’t made for walking or living or trash collection or traffic or bicycles or romantic walks or rollerblading or traffic jogs.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Outside linebackers Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux, as well as inside linebacker Arvell Reese, are as athletic as any collection of rushers in the league.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

Ordinarily, cyclists will drink water from a bottle, and drink gel from either a disposable packet or a refillable flask.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
One flight carried 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the capital of Kathmandu, including portable generator sets, dignity kits, food packets and water purification tablets, as well as doctors, paramedics and rescue workers, Jaishankar said.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of packet

Noun

In his first career start, Russell showed an array of skills.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Chargers social media team recently made an Instagram post devoted entirely to his sneakers, with close-up shots of his array of Nike Air Force sneakers in bright yellow, green, blue, white with gold trim, and animal print.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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