PACKAGES Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

packages

noun

plural of package

as in bundles

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 clusters

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

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Recent Examples of packages Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The packages include food staples like rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as other items like soap, water purification tablets and solar lamps. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Three packages valued at $50 were stolen from the caller’s porch. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 Shoppers looking to stretch a dollar are increasingly choosing smaller packages instead of abandoning their favorite premium brands, making minis one of the fastest-growing package sizes for alcohol. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Employers should identify qualifying positions before hiring begins, configure screening packages accordingly, periodically review those decisions, and document the actual job duties supporting any statutory exception. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Every city competing for talent today is looking outward, recruiting from other markets, building relocation packages and marketing itself to graduates who haven’t yet chosen a home. — Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Sponsorship packages range up to a $25,000 VIP level that includes a private meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with DeSantis and Garrity. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026 Front Office Sports reported in April that firms were offering seven-figures in annual compensation to poach top lawyers, with some packages exceeded $10 million. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

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Noun

How to Air Dry Rosemary Tie your rosemary sprigs into small bundles with string or twine.

— Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
The cozy picnic overlooking the ocean included soft blankets, velvety pillows, bundles of baby’s breath, and an assortment of treats.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of bundles

Noun

This Asian shrub fits easily into gardens, with a dense, compact habit and clusters of tiny pink or white flowers in late spring or summer.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
The city had worked for years to draw new businesses and modern apartment complexes that the area, and officials have been frustrated about clusters of apparently jobless and homeless people making residents uncomfortable.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of clusters

Noun

D4vd then placed the bags into the front trunk of his Tesla – the cadaver bag on top – leaving the body to decompose, according to the prosecution.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more slip dresses, flats, and bags inspired by Katie Holmes now.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

Much like running a dishwasher, running one large load uses less energy and water than running several smaller ones—even if your machine has a setting for smaller batches.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
The company scrambled to placate the brands with new demonetization policies, stripping ads from huge batches of videos.

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026

Definition of batches

Noun

The company has sold enough packets to fill SoFi Stadium three times over, and the business has been EBITDA-positive every year since launch.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Similar to silica gel packets in shipping boxes, these packets remove moisture from the air around produce, but with food-safe and eco-friendly materials.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of packets

Noun

They’re also equipped with solar arrays that generate twice as much power as prior generations, a SpaceX business analyst explained in a livestream.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 24 July 2026
CorPower's commercial plan involves clustering dozens of buoys into arrays called CorPacks, each capable of producing hundreds of megawatts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of arrays

Noun

By using hydrogen instead of large battery packs, developers hope to increase payload capacity, extend operational range, and shorten turnaround times between flights.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Some shoppers are looking for the lowest cost per serving, stretching their grocery dollars by purchasing larger family sizes or warehouse-club packs.

— Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of packs

Noun

These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025 and 2026—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
At age 34, her work at the interface of two mathematical fields—taking collections of wavelike equations and using them to explore how shapes fill space—had already transformed both subjects.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

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