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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 packets of seeds are added to a sealable plastic bag or a jar with an air-tight lid.
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Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Instead, small bags of chips or packets of oatmeal can be transferred into an open bin, and the boxes can be broken down and recycled to reclaim precious real estate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
The telecom networks originally built to carry phone calls and packets of data are in the midst of a dramatic shift.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Dec. 2025
The quantum emitter enigma Quantum emitters work by releasing single photons, individual packets of light, on demand.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
To make cleaning easier, use slow cooker liners, parchment paper, or aluminum foil to line the stoneware pot or create packets for items like chicken.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
It will be served with two jelly packets and margarine spread.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
The dishes were served with skim milk, margarine spread and sugar-substitute packets.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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
Instead, small bags of chips or packets of oatmeal can be transferred into an open bin, and the boxes can be broken down and recycled to reclaim precious real estate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
The telecom networks originally built to carry phone calls and packets of data are in the midst of a dramatic shift.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Dec. 2025
The quantum emitter enigma Quantum emitters work by releasing single photons, individual packets of light, on demand.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
To make cleaning easier, use slow cooker liners, parchment paper, or aluminum foil to line the stoneware pot or create packets for items like chicken.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
It will be served with two jelly packets and margarine spread.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
The dishes were served with skim milk, margarine spread and sugar-substitute packets.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
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To start, Disney now sells two skinny sports bundles, ESPN-Fox One and Fubo Sports, both of which feature the company’s sports networks without low-viewership channels Sling says it’s forced to buy.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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In several markets, such bundles already represent a meaningful share of net additions.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Any such players who did not agree to deals with their respective teams will now go to an arbitration hearing, where their 2026 salaries will be determined.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Players with more than three years of service time can use arbitration to negotiate their salaries for an upcoming season, and Skubal has more than five years in.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s the whole point of that process of aging and using garbage bags and paint.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The union is seeking higher wages as well as a pay structure that incentivizes staff retention.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The report also proposed better data for tracking wages and job placements for minorities who complete state training programs.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NFL Network, along with more than 90 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Low was fined $106,000 for concealing payments between his tech nonprofit and actor Alec Baldwin.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to the filing, Pepsi allegedly reinforced that gap by offering Walmart promotional payments, allowances and data-sharing services that were not extended to other retailers.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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