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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
Be sure to check the seed packets, which often specify start dates based on growing zones.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
These travel-friendly packets of Gatorade electrolytes are my best friend on the plane.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In at least one case, a Riverside County church is distributing special Lent packets, complete with small baggies of Lenten ash, to be delivered to those too fearful of coming in person to a church.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN outlines the essential do’s and don’ts to help set the tone for a successful year ahead.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
This box comes with 30 packets of Vitamin C at 1,000 milligrams.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This quirky spot, designed to look like a neighborhood shop, sells some of Qatar’s favorite snacks, like packets of crunchy salty Pafki chips and Jellopy fruit gums.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
In Hong Kong for example, married family members give red packets containing cash to children and teenagers, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich in London.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Seed packets will contain detailed information on planting depth, seed spacing, days to germination, and days to plant maturity.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
These travel-friendly packets of Gatorade electrolytes are my best friend on the plane.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In at least one case, a Riverside County church is distributing special Lent packets, complete with small baggies of Lenten ash, to be delivered to those too fearful of coming in person to a church.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN outlines the essential do’s and don’ts to help set the tone for a successful year ahead.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
This box comes with 30 packets of Vitamin C at 1,000 milligrams.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
This quirky spot, designed to look like a neighborhood shop, sells some of Qatar’s favorite snacks, like packets of crunchy salty Pafki chips and Jellopy fruit gums.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
In Hong Kong for example, married family members give red packets containing cash to children and teenagers, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich in London.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Seed packets will contain detailed information on planting depth, seed spacing, days to germination, and days to plant maturity.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
Noun
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Court officials explained that pain compliance pressure points target sensitive nerve bundles.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Back then kale was only available in bundles, if at all.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Franchise tag salaries are based on the top five annual salaries at each position.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-nine employees made more in overtime than from their base salaries, according to a review by the county.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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There’s Jacob Elordi and his suite of Bottega Veneta, Fendi, and Burberry bags in every size, shape, and weave going.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her bags are already packed, buddy.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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Rates at high-end hotels that employ union workers earning strong wages and benefits are rising as a result, pushing visitors to cheaper, non-union hotels or outside of the city altogether.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even so, costs plainly remain significant, with the latest UEFA report detailing a wages-to-revenue ratio of 76 per cent, a higher level than is usual at one of football’s ‘bigger’ clubs.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Austin voters have approved multimillion-dollar bond packages, including the 2020 mobility bond and the 2022 affordable housing and infrastructure bonds.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Authorities recovered nine packages containing fentanyl pills on Interstate 90 near Albert Lea, Minnesota, with help from a State Patrol K-9.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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One judge blocked those actions and required that payments continue flowing to Minnesota and four other states -- California, Colorado, Illinois and New York -- for a variety of social service programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The fund helps cover things like payroll and lease payments and prioritizes restaurants that don’t have a digital footprint or access to fundraising support.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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The simplicity in design could reduce the complexity of electric vehicle battery packs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The previously unreported recall involves replacing modules in the high-voltage battery packs of the compact SUV, a crucial model in Volvo's push to compete with cheaper Chinese brands.—
Marie Mannes,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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