packets

noun

plural of packet
1
as in bundles
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items a packet of letters that her husband wrote while he was in the army

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2
as in salaries
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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Recent Examples of packets Got lots of laughs, and one boy actually preferred the packets. — Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Caffeine pouches, small packets placed in the mouth between the lip and gum, are marketed as a portable and discreet way to boost energy and focus. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Thoughtful amenities include bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery. — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026 There are six packets of seaweed snacks that are very lightly coated in a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Wood panel in front of the three-compartment sink is not smooth and easily cleanable and container used for butter packets is cracked. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Much like the big aluminum food bags, pouch batteries are flat packets made of flexible material that can house multiple battery cells instead of food. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Pheromone packets and spraying, which cost up to $25 a tree, are other alternatives. — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The baits, packets coated with fishmeal crumbles, are designed to attract raccoons and other wildlife. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
  1. bundles
  2. salaries
  3. bags
  4. wages
  5. packages
  6. payments
  7. packs
Noun
  • Available options include Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ with ads, plus Netflix and HBO Max bundles.
    — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Though the company is still throwing off bundles of cash, the profits aren’t good enough for a ravenous Wall Street, and the blood of 1,000 staff has been let as Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters attempt to change the record.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bundles
Noun
  • There was apparently no money left for fuel, provisions, or crew salaries.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • All of that said, getting salaries with Porzingis to match likely would require hampering the Heat rotation elsewhere.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of salaries
Noun
  • This fall, that means no skinny jeans, chunky dad sneakers, bags with logos, or all-black outfits.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026
  • According to prosecutors, Joseph came back half an hour later and started throwing bags of jewelry and women's clothes on the front yard and sidewalk.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • Its Office of Health Care Affordability sets enforceable cost‑growth targets for the whole sector and for individual organizations, with fines beginning in 2028 and a goal of holding growth near 3%, in line with wages.
    — Paul Markovich, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect skepticism and frustration about the feasibility of saving a year's worth of expenses, especially given the current economic challenges such as low wages, high living costs, and job market difficulties.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of wages
Noun
  • One of those pay packages gave thousands of civilian city workers raises of about 24% over five years.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Diamond could serve as a heat spreader or substrate in advanced chip packages, helping move heat away from hotspots.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of packages
Noun
  • The first round of November Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The feature can analyze account balances, transactions, spending patterns and upcoming payments, helping users understand their finances without manually checking multiple banking apps.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of payments
Noun
  • The recall affects multiple sizes of Tractor Wheel snack packages as well as variety packs.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • All 32 packs of the above got sent into the garbage with Stop Sales.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of packs

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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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