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 The packets contained twice as much condiment as conventional packets and invited fans to call a foul on bland food. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The packets signal to beetles that the tree is already occupied, encouraging them to move elsewhere. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The company has sold enough packets to fill SoFi Stadium three times over, and the business has been EBITDA-positive every year since launch. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Similar to silica gel packets in shipping boxes, these packets remove moisture from the air around produce, but with food-safe and eco-friendly materials. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 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 Seed packets give information about when to harvest your radish variety. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 July 2026 Consumers will be asked to return unopened packets of wipes with the packaging. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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Noun

The matter and antimatter annihilate each other, creating other particles, including bundles of quarks.

— Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
Hundreds of enterprise customers have purchased millions of seats for high-end E7 productivity software bundles, Nadella said on a conference call with analysts.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Definition of bundles

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That’s how much LIV has paid its players in tournament winnings, salaries and bonuses since its first tournament in 2022.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The salaries Golden State paid out to Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda and Nadia Fingall as the replacement players for Rupert don’t count toward the cap, so the Valkyries have enough breathing room underneath.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of salaries

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Pet owners will receive waste bags, water bowls, and treats, and the lakeside trail just outside makes for easy walks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Nerheim noted the store receipts indicated the purchase of acid, coveralls, goggles, gloves, plastic sheeting, saw blades, bleach and garbage bags.

— Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of bags

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Sudden closures and delays in wages and severance pay have also prompted street protests and clashes with authorities, with the minimum wage still a persistent flashpoint.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Businesses could also face higher borrowing costs which could lead to stagnant wages and pricier goods and services for consumers.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 July 2026

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Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The packages include food staples like rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as other items like soap, water purification tablets and solar lamps.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of packages

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The subsidy headlined a gaudy incentive package offering property and sales tax exemptions, discount electricity and payments for infrastructure in exchange for about 9,000 jobs.

— Mark Dee August 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, reports have emerged of a minor vulnerability affecting the Bitkey bitcoin hardware wallet developed by Jack Dorsey’s Block payments company.

— Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of payments

Noun

Pokémon cards come in packs, the contents of which are unknown to buyers upon purchasing.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 30 July 2026
On multiple occasions throughout the games’ TV coverage, the Team USA member was seen opening packs of Magic cards and spoke about her passion for the hobby during interviews.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 July 2026

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