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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
As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the couple acquired the vacant parcel in 2015 for $8 million from actor Jeremy Renner, who had originally planned to develop it.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
The developer for Project Accelerate NC is seeking to rezone multiple parcels along East John Street for a 123-acre data center.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Soon after that transaction, Soros bought two more adjacent parcels from the Jurassic Park author.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The buildings include two, seven-unit apartment buildings on adjacent parcels with eight one-bedroom, one-bathroom units and six two-bedroom, one-bathroom units.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
The developer for Project Accelerate NC is seeking to rezone multiple parcels along East John Street for a 123-acre data center.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Soon after that transaction, Soros bought two more adjacent parcels from the Jurassic Park author.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The buildings include two, seven-unit apartment buildings on adjacent parcels with eight one-bedroom, one-bathroom units and six two-bedroom, one-bathroom units.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel
Noun
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The song was released with the video, an ode to pastels that depicts the changing of the guard from one album to the next with a snake turning into a cluster of butterflies.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Simulating a cosmic storm To test this, the researchers simulated a black hole with a billion solar masses at the center of a galaxy cluster weighing a quadrillion Suns, a thousand times the Milky Way’s mass.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After receiving the opening kickoff, the Hawks marched up the field in just over two minutes, as senior running back Kyle Celestin bowled over a tackler on his way to the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown rush.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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One lesson the Pioneers seemed to have down pat Friday was how to convert on a short field.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Overnight parking is included in the resort fee at most of those properties but free at Gold Coast and Sam's Town.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The property is within walking distance of Lido Marina Village, as well as surrounding beaches, restaurants and shops and farmers’ market.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The group recently opened Parks Place to continue the healing journey with up to four program graduates at a time.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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In this atmosphere, microschools blossomed as a reinvention of the one-room schoolhouse that allowed one educator to teach a small group of students.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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To fill the traditionally empty weeks after Labor Day, Disney rolled out aggressive deals, including an $89-per-day three-park ticket that excludes Magic Kingdom, 50% off children's tickets and the return of free dining for certain dates and packages, according to multiple Disney blogs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Since the premiere interval reset with the release of the new batch of episodes, there are still 64 days left in Season 2’s window to continue climbing on the most popular list.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Make a little batch of chocolate bark by spreading it into an even layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Making matters worse, this life-threatening condition can begin from something as seemingly harmless as pneumonia, a urinary tract infection or even a deep cut.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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In 1520 Luther himself had written a short but powerful tract, one of the three great Reformation writings from that year setting out his theology, titled The Freedom of a Christian.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Last week, authorities detained more than 70 people and seized passports, cash and weapons in connection with an alleged plot to cause unrest.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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As a director, Black has an easygoing way with banter and plot.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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