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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
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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
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Families can simply drive up and pick up meal bundles for the day.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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And county taxpayers are usually resistant to paying higher taxes to fund higher salaries, school construction, etc.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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For the most part, the overwhelming bulk of superintendents’ total pay came from their base salaries.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Officials are asking anyone who purchased the plants beginning April 21 to help prevent further spread of the pest by first placing two garbage bags over the plants and tying them tightly, and then contacting their local agricultural commissioner’s office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Beachwear, resortwear, prêt-à-porter, fashion jewelry, bags, accessories, eyewear, footwear and childrenswear are the main focuses at the trade event.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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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
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Watson, who represented herself, and Lopez, represented by attorneys, reached a settlement agreement to drop all claims between each other in exchange for financial payments made to each party.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Its expansion into cloud computing, logistics and payments further reinforced the idea that major technology ecosystems could emerge outside Silicon Valley.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In the restaurant, there is no dedicated children’s menu but meal requests can be made, and there are coloring books and activity packs to keep little ones amused.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Recalled two-packs have sell by dates of 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027 and 3/25/2027.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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