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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
To keep this important cog in the development wheel turning, Goodspeed budgets carefully, sells a lot of tickets (including weekend passes and packages with dinner options) and attracts patrons who give donations specifically to the festival.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo that Harris took steps to conceal ordering steroids by arranging for packages to be delivered to a pseudonym at another address, and said his false application for a home loan — all while employed as a police officer — compounds his criminal responsibility.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
If fans sign up for any of those short-term packages Monday, ESPN might not see a dime.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On Location is the official hospitality provider for the games, with packages still available to book.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Mail and packages overflow onto chairs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The company also gifted McGuire ticket packages worth $33,750.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Logistics companies say consumers shouldn’t expect delays on their packages due to the reduction in flights — for now.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Jaramillo was honored at a September 2023 Coral Gables Commission meeting for his efforts in identifying and aiding in the arrest of a man accused of stealing Amazon delivery packages.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo that Harris took steps to conceal ordering steroids by arranging for packages to be delivered to a pseudonym at another address, and said his false application for a home loan — all while employed as a police officer — compounds his criminal responsibility.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
If fans sign up for any of those short-term packages Monday, ESPN might not see a dime.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On Location is the official hospitality provider for the games, with packages still available to book.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Mail and packages overflow onto chairs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The company also gifted McGuire ticket packages worth $33,750.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Logistics companies say consumers shouldn’t expect delays on their packages due to the reduction in flights — for now.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Jaramillo was honored at a September 2023 Coral Gables Commission meeting for his efforts in identifying and aiding in the arrest of a man accused of stealing Amazon delivery packages.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packages
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That said, multiple companies are exploring more creative bundles with a goal of reducing churn and offering better value.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tiny bundles of data—relayed on the app’s servers through sockets, or continuous connections—tell you that your best friend is typing.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the last clusters of conversation continued over champagne and the remnants of that improbable charcuterie spread.—
Rachel Marlowe,
Vanity Fair,
11 Jan. 2026
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The advisory described clusters of poisoning cases around Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Budding Joy Fabric Storage Bags 6-Pack These fabric storage bags have been purchased more than 10,000 times in the past month alone.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Reviewers rate it five stars for spaciousness and durability after schlepping the bags around on a 10-city odyssey, toting them on trains and buses for a month, and, in one case, dragging them over gravel for miles.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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The contractors would be given batches of 50,000 names at a time, and are expected to provide photos of homes and workplaces, according to federal contracting data.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The packets of seeds are added to a sealable plastic bag or a jar with an air-tight lid.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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In Hong Kong for example, married family members give red packets containing cash to children and teenagers, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich in London.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The facility will include arrays of solar panels that will generate capacity of 90 megawatts of alternate current and 127 megawatts of direct current electricity.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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The company is known for building large arrays, and this one is no different.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Dec. 2025
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The service projects will include packing winter hygiene kits for neighbors struggling, snack packs and cancer care kits.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some modeling clay will come in blocks of different weights and sizes, while variety packs will usually include smaller blocks of varying tones and colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The new boutique, designed to present a comprehensive statement of the house’s universe, holds the brand’s iconic trunks, the women’s and men’s ready-to-wear clothing designed by Nicolas Ghesquière and Pharrell Williams, and even the home décor from its annual Objets Nomades collections.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Coach, Gabriela Hearst, and Ralph Lauren featured white jeans in their 2026 collections.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Packages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packages. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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