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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
Noun
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The brief clip, which Cardin provided to NBC News, shows a female driver approaching his home’s front door and placing a paper bag in front of it.—
George Solis,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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Ultimately, says Kumar, the best way to avoid these issues is to store your passport securely, keep it dry, and make sure nothing bends or presses on it, including back pockets or overstuffed bags.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Workers were demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and were refusing to comply with FIFA’s request to collect sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The deal delivers major salary increases, a larger salary cap and more player benefits.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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From luxe skincare to gift-ready bundles, these gorgeous picks will make your season sparkle.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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The brand is also sold on Amazon in 12-pack bundles and on The Feed, the top online marketplace for preworkout products.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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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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Various of their theme weeks and packages (especially, Summer or Winter Discovery) are highly recommended and sought after for this same reason.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Trump’s across-the-board tariffs plan risked raising prices on everyday goods, with economists warning that broad duties can fuel higher inflation even as wage growth slows.—
Simon Crerar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Home prices and mortgage rates have been elevated ever since the pandemic housing boom, and wages haven’t kept up with inflation.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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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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The degradation of Iran, its centuries-old foe, is set to be just the latest strike of good fortune.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 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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According to police and court reporting, the suspects were promised payment to carry out a coordinated campaign in London in May 2025, including attacks involving a vehicle and two properties linked to Starmer.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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