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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
Photons, which are packets of light energy, stream in from the Sun and strike a semiconductor material, typically silicon.
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New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Under this system, any attempt to trigger a vulnerability by manipulating memory runs into the Rust wall—it can’t be affected by malicious DNS packets.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Arnold’s prides itself on collaborating with other Kansas businesses, carrying local products like Alfalfa Mulch and seed packets from The Buffalo Seed Company.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, some packets don’t have dates listed and homegrown seeds may not be dated at all.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Rodney is off delivering packets of fish to other members of his family.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Seed packets should have sowing instructions specific to that plant.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Wallis would put trading cards in taco seasoning packets and then only pay for the packets, according to Florida attorney general James Uthmeier.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
But as the headlines pile up like white powder packets in the Caribbean, maybe the animals are trying to tell us something.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Under this system, any attempt to trigger a vulnerability by manipulating memory runs into the Rust wall—it can’t be affected by malicious DNS packets.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Arnold’s prides itself on collaborating with other Kansas businesses, carrying local products like Alfalfa Mulch and seed packets from The Buffalo Seed Company.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, some packets don’t have dates listed and homegrown seeds may not be dated at all.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Rodney is off delivering packets of fish to other members of his family.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Seed packets should have sowing instructions specific to that plant.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Wallis would put trading cards in taco seasoning packets and then only pay for the packets, according to Florida attorney general James Uthmeier.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
But as the headlines pile up like white powder packets in the Caribbean, maybe the animals are trying to tell us something.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
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The network also launched a subscription offering that bundles together its free news offerings with some exclusive content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Travelers can avoid these fees by purchasing fare bundles, getting an airline credit card, or achieving elite frequent flyer status.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Starting teacher salaries in CMS are around $48,900, while in Wake County, starting teachers make around $48,340.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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In a sharp U-turn away from STEM, the arts kids are having their moment—and salaries are finally catching up.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Suoco Travel Vacuum Bags Vacuum compression bags like these are a lifesaver for overpackers like me.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, wages can vary based on industry.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The union had been seeking higher wages, better pensions, benefits protections and lower health care costs.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Canadian police say Law is suspected of sending at least 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Fares to ride local buses and trains would rise 30% under fare increase packages approved Thursday by the county’s two transit agencies, the Metropolitan Transit System and the North County Transit District.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Since the 2018 reforms began requiring the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to report awards and settlements related to formal complaints, there have been eight payments made by House members' offices, totaling just over $400,000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nuccio said the budget would reduce payments to communities that host magnet, vocational-agriculture and charter schools.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose from Standard/Queen and King sizes in a variety of colors in packs of one, two and four.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fuel-cell trucks can refuel faster and travel longer distances without carrying massive battery packs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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