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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
Named Tatiana after her daughter, her scent was sampled in small packets attached to the back of each dress.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Onlookers sobbed and smiled as the memorial played, and passed each other packets of tissues.
—Reeti Malhotra
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
When selecting varieties, look for information on seed packets and in catalogs regarding maturation time.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The event is being held in conjunction with runners and walkers picking up their race packets for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot, which is being held May 31, Elgin Lions Club President Bonnie Kleinmark said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Rather than charring corn on the grill, this recipe calls for wrapping the cobs in foil packets and cooking them on the grill.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Plants and Flowers Farmers markets are a great place to buy seedlings, small herb plants, and packets of vegetables seeds for your home garden.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
There were packets of medication from a pharmacy that had been on the ground floor, an old sewing machine from an antique shop.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Onlookers sobbed and smiled as the memorial played, and passed each other packets of tissues.
—Reeti Malhotra
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
When selecting varieties, look for information on seed packets and in catalogs regarding maturation time.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The event is being held in conjunction with runners and walkers picking up their race packets for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot, which is being held May 31, Elgin Lions Club President Bonnie Kleinmark said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Rather than charring corn on the grill, this recipe calls for wrapping the cobs in foil packets and cooking them on the grill.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Plants and Flowers Farmers markets are a great place to buy seedlings, small herb plants, and packets of vegetables seeds for your home garden.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
There were packets of medication from a pharmacy that had been on the ground floor, an old sewing machine from an antique shop.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
Noun
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Nam grew up in a rural Northern Vietnamese village watching his grandmother treat illness with mugwort steam and herbal bundles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Luxury hospitality packages and couple’s weekend bundles, featuring suite access and other perks, are priced at up to $1,999 plus fees per person.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The four are accused of using union funds for salaries and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Milwaukee had the best record in baseball last year, despite one of the lowest cumulative salaries.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The penthouse suite has a wraparound balcony with a full-sized dining table and hot tub, but even the smaller studios have balconies and kitchenettes and all rooms have powerful Dyson hairdryers, pod coffee machines, complimentary beach bags, and Aesop bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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With continued use, the eye gel can help reduce crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eye area, smooth out under-eye bags, and even brighten up the area for a more awake-looking glow.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell has suggested, another loan to the Catalan club would at least help United alleviate the cost of his wages.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Even in an era when high school players get greater exposure than ever before, and the best players can command lucrative NIL packages, there is still plenty of room for players who slip through the cracks, for the late bloomers who need a bit more polishing and coaching.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Prosecutors dropped 14 murder charges under the plea deal, as investigators worldwide probe more than 100 deaths tied to 1,200 packages Law allegedly shipped to 40 countries.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The bill would roll out several regulations on the industry, including clarifications on player transfers and payments, rules on midseason coach movement, and a ban on professional players from reentering the NCAA.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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This free feature will pull in any rent, mortgage, utility and other on-time payments into your credit report, giving it a boost.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Jensen, then with the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate, had stopped in the shop after a minor league game against the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Indianapolis affiliate to open some packs of baseball cards.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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By storing more energy within the same weight, future semi-solid-state batteries could help increase vehicle range without requiring larger battery packs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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