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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
her absurd explanation for the collision was a parcel of lies
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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the huge farm into smaller parcels for sale
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a parcel of kids trailing at their heels
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Recent Examples of parcel
When Gilbert keeps a parcel addressed to Sullivan, their routine shifts.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Councilman Raul Campillo questioned whether the parcels could be used for pocket parks or other recreational uses.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The site is one of the largest undeveloped parcels left in Silicon Valley.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
In April and May, the utility sent out letters to owners of 23 nearby parcels covering 18 acres about a voluntary sale.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Councilman Raul Campillo questioned whether the parcels could be used for pocket parks or other recreational uses.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The site is one of the largest undeveloped parcels left in Silicon Valley.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
In April and May, the utility sent out letters to owners of 23 nearby parcels covering 18 acres about a voluntary sale.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel
Noun
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These gorgeous cluster bowls from The Favorites make creating a holiday dip spread, a crudité platter, a taco night, or a baked potato bar—use your imagination—so much faster and easier.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now, however the cluster of six ±1% moves since the sharp 3% drop on October 10 has materialized.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fears shot 0 of 7 from the field, scoring four points on six free-throw attempts, but tallied nine assists.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Crews & Associates will be a tenant in one of three buildings on the property.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The property was said to be a refuge for Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Harry Nilsson, among others.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the time, the FBI said the hackers responsible belonged to criminal group Darkside, believed to be based in Russia.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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With only forty units produced, the Divo appeals to enthusiasts who want extreme performance in a highly exclusive package.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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ByHeart has voluntarily recalled all batches of its ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and all Anywhere Packs.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This is done through the retinohypothalamic tract, a pathway that connects your eyes to the brain’s master body clock, called the suprachiasmatic nucleus.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Once inside the urinary tract, bacteria attach to the bladder lining, multiply and trigger inflammation – resulting in the hallmark symptoms of infection.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Carpenter is set to star in and produce the as-yet-untitled film, which will be based on Carroll’s work, though exact plot details are being kept under wraps.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The straight-up revenge-o-matic nature of the plot, though true to the book, was somewhat predictably amped up for Arnie’s fanbase, but the best parts of Wright’s version are more subtle than that and play to Powell’s strengths as a vulnerable everyman.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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