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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
Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Pre-portioned packets are useful for those monitoring their overall food quantities.
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Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
Read seed packets, catalogs, and plant tags carefully to select disease-resistant tomato varieties.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The necklaces include five handmade Taco Bell charms, including Street Chalupas and Fire Hot Sauce packets.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.
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Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Application packets may be obtained in person at the Munster Police Department, 1001 Ridge Road, Munster.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Police said 2,524 packets of cocaine base and a gun were found during the operation.
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CBS News,
13 June 2026
If a child meets the criteria, and doesn't require more intensive care at the hospital, Diouf hands them packets of Plumpy'Nut.
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Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Pre-portioned packets are useful for those monitoring their overall food quantities.
—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
Read seed packets, catalogs, and plant tags carefully to select disease-resistant tomato varieties.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
The necklaces include five handmade Taco Bell charms, including Street Chalupas and Fire Hot Sauce packets.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.
—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Application packets may be obtained in person at the Munster Police Department, 1001 Ridge Road, Munster.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Police said 2,524 packets of cocaine base and a gun were found during the operation.
—
CBS News,
13 June 2026
If a child meets the criteria, and doesn't require more intensive care at the hospital, Diouf hands them packets of Plumpy'Nut.
—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
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Next Health’s most popular IV membership, at $299 a month, bundles two IV drips, two vitamin shots and monthly access to cryotherapy, infrared LED, hyperbaric oxygen and body composition scans, which is a useful benchmark for how the membership math actually works at a mid-tier clinic.
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For several hundred dollars, companies now sell bundles containing prescription antibiotics, antivirals, corticosteroids, and instructional guides, marketed under the logic that self-treatment is faster, cheaper, and more convenient than professional care.
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While first-round picks are slotted into salaries through the NBA’s rookie scale, there isn’t as much structure with second-round selections.
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Those aren’t disqualifying salaries in a rising cap world, but the preference should be snagging plug-ins who are willing sign short-term, such as Matt Grzelcyk (who also has ties to Sullivan), Ville Heinola or Jeremy Lauzon.
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.
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Depressed wages, a weak currency and hyperinflation have continued to make life difficult for ordinary Venezuelans, many of whom struggle to afford basic goods.
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With inflation now at its highest level in three years, wages softening and the potential for an interest rate hike not insignificant, flexibility and access to your funds can feel especially important.
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To remove the ambiguity and resulting food waste, Assembly Bill 660 was signed into law and goes into effect July 1, which ultimately will reduce the phrases allowed on packages to just two.
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These include a small utility blade for opening packages or cutting rope, a micro saw, and a bottle opener.
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In the decade leading up to the pandemic, a study by the Atlantic Council found Pakistan to be one of only five developing economies, out of a sample of more than 60 countries, whose interest payments consumed more than 40% of its annual revenue intake.
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The White House’s Iran negotiations rely on the dollar’s leverage, but Tehran has blunted that weapon by using alternative financial architecture, The Wall Street Journal reported, including payments in yuan or cryptocurrency, and adopting a Chinese alternative to the Swift banking network.
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Choose from packs of four or five.
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Seeing people's faces change from confusion to disbelief to smiles (and possibly some relief) provided payback for hauling up those heavy packs.
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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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