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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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Recent Examples of packets
The Starter Routine includes one jar of 120 capsules and seven daily travel size packets with four capsules each, along with a travel bag to hold it all.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Here’s a general idea of how many plants each straw bale can hold, but always double-check the spacing guidelines on your seed packets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Are there crisp packets or orange peel littering the desk?
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Contestants endure physically demanding challenges, including navigating harsh terrain, sleeping on cots and consuming basic meal packets to simulate survival scenarios.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Store 1–2 packets based on your eating frequency, as tofu can spoil quickly once opened.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Usman’s surviving twin was readmitted to the nutrition program in July and still receives ready-to-use therapeutic food packets and critical care for severe malnutrition, Mercy Corps said, but the threat of further funding cuts puts ongoing treatment for this child and others at risk.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
The seed packets will provide instructions regarding the sunlight, soil, depth, spacing requirements, and the best planting time of year.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Most wind up sitting in a car’s glovebox beneath piles of registration forms, repair receipts, and take-out ketchup packets.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Here’s a general idea of how many plants each straw bale can hold, but always double-check the spacing guidelines on your seed packets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Are there crisp packets or orange peel littering the desk?
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Contestants endure physically demanding challenges, including navigating harsh terrain, sleeping on cots and consuming basic meal packets to simulate survival scenarios.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Store 1–2 packets based on your eating frequency, as tofu can spoil quickly once opened.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Usman’s surviving twin was readmitted to the nutrition program in July and still receives ready-to-use therapeutic food packets and critical care for severe malnutrition, Mercy Corps said, but the threat of further funding cuts puts ongoing treatment for this child and others at risk.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
The seed packets will provide instructions regarding the sunlight, soil, depth, spacing requirements, and the best planting time of year.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Most wind up sitting in a car’s glovebox beneath piles of registration forms, repair receipts, and take-out ketchup packets.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
Noun
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After 45 minutes in the oven, these pillowy bundles of heaven are ready to enjoy.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This set bundles five of its most popular hydrators, including the cult-classic Lip Sleeping Mask and Glowy Balm in cozy seasonal scents.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of the more than $30 million in equity funds provided to schools, about 90% was spent on staff salaries in the 2024-25 school year, according to a district dashboard.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Small business owners require a customer support team but may not have enough resources to manage hiring and ongoing salaries.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That, in addition to the eight 360-degree wheels on each suitcase, makes these bags easy to get around the airport and your destination.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The set comes with bags for cosmetics, accessories, underwear, and even laundry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The complaint also named Palmer as a co-defendant, for allegedly putting Pavlovich in danger and for withholding wages.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Group ticket packages are also available.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No government organization will contact someone via text message to pay a bill or ask for payments through a Bitcoin ATM.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Republican bill did crack down on that practice but California − which has put new restrictions and payments on its Medi-Cal plan for undocumented immigrants − maintains that effort is paid for out of state funds, not federal money (because it's prohibited).—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On this day, inside the card shop, the disappointing packs didn’t send him home.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tendys are available in packs of 3 or 4 pieces and both come with two dipping sauces.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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