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 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 Add electrolyte packets, a cooling towel and either an empty or sealed water bottle if the venue allows one. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Consumers will be asked to return unopened packets of wipes with the packaging. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Chavez learned to mix packets of powdered juice just the way Della Valle liked it. — Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026 Cut the butter into cubes and distribute throughout the packets. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Use foil packets, grill baskets, or skewers to simplify grilling and prevent veggies from falling through grates. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

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Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
DirecTV wins in price and package offerings (more channels, packages, and plans at lower prices, which results in greater value), bundles (more variety for a cheaper price tag, which also means better value), and sports.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

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Net salaries fell 18% in dollar terms since 2016 and rank 39th of the 69 cities Deutsche Bank tracks, below Madrid.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 19 July 2026
There has been a reduction in the wage budget, too, with big earners Gordon, Tonali and Kieran Trippier replaced by younger players on more modest salaries, including Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur and Bazoumana Toure.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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D4vd then placed the bags into the front trunk of his Tesla – the cadaver bag on top – leaving the body to decompose, according to the prosecution.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more slip dresses, flats, and bags inspired by Katie Holmes now.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of bags

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The proposal would not require any salary adjustments but would ask the district to adjust wages below the 50th percentile by June 2027 where feasible.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
With fewer affordable options available and wages not keeping pace with the high prices, teachers often live outside of the district or take on additional jobs to supplement their income, Black said.

— Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of wages

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Sponsorship packages range up to a $25,000 VIP level that includes a private meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with DeSantis and Garrity.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Front Office Sports reported in April that firms were offering seven-figures in annual compensation to poach top lawyers, with some packages exceeded $10 million.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of packages

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Wang, who is pursuing reelection in November, also wants the measure to incentivize larger banks and Wall Street speculators who buy up distressed debts to not seek foreclosure as the first option when borrowers default on payments.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
The third round of July Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days.

— Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Definition of payments

Noun

Both beverages are sold in 12-packs and made in America—Barron’s in Palm Beach, Florida, and Kai’s in Newport Beach, California.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Thousands of fans are flooding through the gates with sunscreen in their packs rather than wool hats.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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