Thesaurus results for PACKETS

packets

noun

plural of packet

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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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 Each box comes with six packets that can be prepared with hot water or microwaved. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Boxes contain six instant packets that can be prepared with hot water or in the microwave. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Add electrolyte packets, a cooling towel and either an empty or sealed water bottle if the venue allows one. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Consumers will be asked to return unopened packets of wipes with the packaging. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Chavez learned to mix packets of powdered juice just the way Della Valle liked it. — Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026 Cut the butter into cubes and distribute throughout the packets. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Use foil packets, grill baskets, or skewers to simplify grilling and prevent veggies from falling through grates. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 Over time, silica gel packets will hit their capacity for any moisture absorbed. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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Noun

DirecTV wins in price and package offerings (more channels, packages, and plans at lower prices, which results in greater value), bundles (more variety for a cheaper price tag, which also means better value), and sports.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
The Hill Insider bundles together many of the newsroom’s most specialized efforts.

— Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of bundles

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Here are some top salaries for doctors in their peak earning years, ages 40 to 55, according to the researchers.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Cuts to funding for people with disabilities, rising tuition costs and slashed teacher salaries would all be on the table, said Fogle, a Springfield Democrat.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of salaries

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To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of bags

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Staff wages will be paid from a pool of $352 million and the 41 new projects combined are expected to create 6,198 cast and crew job openings and employ 13,153 background performers.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
The Fort Worth-Arlington area economy expanded in May, with payroll employment and hourly wages increasing, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of wages

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Police saw a glass pipe on the center console of Gillum’s car, along with three packages of what turned out to be methamphetamines, Gulsby said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Also, check out the City of Denver Golf’s specials packages, like the Friends & Family, Junior Aces and Practice & Play passes, as well as the Learn & Play programs.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of packages

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Its thin, lightweight design packs built-in GPS, over 40 active tracking modes, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and a six-day battery.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Things such as clothing and cosmetics, voice packs and, perhaps most excitingly, stash upgrades can all be purchased by using TarCoins.

— Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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