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as in salary
British
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
his monthly wage packet contained just enough to allow him to rent a one-bedroom flat
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as in bundle
chiefly British
a very large amount of money
that town house in Mayfair cost a packet
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Recent Examples of packet
Before any outreach fires, specialized agents read documentation, public filings, social activity and recent product usage to build a context packet on the account, the user and the likely use case.
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Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The company now operates under the name PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy and acts as a full-service online pharmacy, pre-sorting regular medications into convenient tear-and-go packets and delivering them directly to homes.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Easier than Ina’s yet more fresh and flavorful than the packet version, this appetizer recipe is almost entirely hands-off thanks to Bev’s choice to bake.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
If the expense is related to major repairs, consider including an expert recommendation letter in the disclosure packet.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The company now operates under the name PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy and acts as a full-service online pharmacy, pre-sorting regular medications into convenient tear-and-go packets and delivering them directly to homes.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Easier than Ina’s yet more fresh and flavorful than the packet version, this appetizer recipe is almost entirely hands-off thanks to Bev’s choice to bake.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
If the expense is related to major repairs, consider including an expert recommendation letter in the disclosure packet.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet
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The event, called Fulfillment Center, was geared toward people of all ages who were encouraged to come, put their phone in a cotton bag and engage with one of the many activities centered around reading, writing, making and playing at a long, communal table.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Expect airport-style screening and strict bag policies at an 8-foot-perimeter outer security line.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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And now is looking to dump salary and rebuild yet again.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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What won’t sate is Riley’s mention in April of Plan B being maximizing salary-cap space for free agency 13 months from now, during the 2027 offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Al Pacino, in one of his most iconic roles, stars as Sonny Wortzik, a real-life bundle of raw nerves who attempts a bank robbery that quickly spirals out of control.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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On Tuesday, police and firefighters evacuated the Boulder Main Library after a suspicious package was found.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Though many ranches and resorts offer annual events and packages for traveling guests—Lone Mountain Ranch is known for how truly special their offers are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Despite some wage growth, incomes haven’t kept pace with persistent inflation.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In a statement last week, the SVP said that voting for the population cap would still allow 40,000 people to move to Switzerland each year, but lawmaker Piero Marchesi said population growth had caused problems for public services, wages, the price of rent, education and the labor market.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Companies are spending fortunes adopting it.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Investigators executed a search warrant at the headquarters of the conspiracy in Baltimore and seized more than 8,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of counterfeit Maryland tax stamps.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This year, the Rangers’ offense ranks slightly below the middle of the major-league pack, but there’s reason to believe the arrow is pointing up.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Tax documents show program officials spent more than $1 million for things like personal mortgages, car payments and rent.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In all, Siebel Newsom earned roughly $3 million in pre-tax salary and contractor payments since 2015.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packet. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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