packages

noun

plural of package
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packages
  1. bundles
  2. clusters
  3. bags
  4. batches
  5. packets
  6. arrays
  7. packs
  8. collections
Noun
  • Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • DirecTV wins in price and package offerings (more channels, packages, and plans at lower prices, which results in greater value), bundles (more variety for a cheaper price tag, which also means better value), and sports.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Definition of bundles
Noun
  • Biren said the approach could enable clusters with up to 1,024 AI accelerator cards, significantly expanding the scale of computing systems needed to support increasingly demanding AI workloads.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • In 2022, Greenpeace’s investigative journalism arm, Unearthed, found the charred remnants of footwear and clothing from Clarks, Diesel, Michael Kors, Next, Nike, Ralph Lauren and Reebok at five brick kiln clusters.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 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
  • Each box comes with six packets that can be prepared with hot water or microwaved.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Boxes contain six instant packets that can be prepared with hot water or in the microwave.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of packets
Noun
  • The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • According to McDowell, SpaceX's FCC application states that each one will weigh 4,400 to 5,500 pounds (2,000 to 2,500 kilograms) and cover an area of 3,230 to 4,300 square feet (300 to 400 square meters) with its solar arrays extended.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of arrays
Noun
  • Both beverages are sold in 12-packs and made in America—Barron’s in Palm Beach, Florida, and Kai’s in Newport Beach, California.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
  • Thousands of fans are flooding through the gates with sunscreen in their packs rather than wool hats.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of packs
Noun
  • The upward trend is largely due to a resumption in more normal tax collections following a temporary suspension of enforcement activity during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to tax experts and IRS officials.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • In McBride’s work, collections of idiots and unlikable misfits strive for power and achievement and are inevitably foiled by their own flaws.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of collections

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