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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
Customers will receive an email update after their parcel is processed, detailing how their items were routed, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The companies project that truckload freight costs will increase slightly by the end of the year, and predict that the costs of both ground parcel and express parcel are also expected to climb in Q4.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the old bus terminal was covered with graffiti, and city officials raised concerns that the parcel was yet another site of blight in San Jose.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
By extreme coincidence, the Indian Head Hills parcel that became the cornerstone of the Washbergs’ fortune once belonged to Arthur’s family.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The companies project that truckload freight costs will increase slightly by the end of the year, and predict that the costs of both ground parcel and express parcel are also expected to climb in Q4.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the old bus terminal was covered with graffiti, and city officials raised concerns that the parcel was yet another site of blight in San Jose.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
By extreme coincidence, the Indian Head Hills parcel that became the cornerstone of the Washbergs’ fortune once belonged to Arthur’s family.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel
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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
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His middle name is a homage to the Atlanta Braves’ former field where Freddie played for the majority of his career.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The next time Hamilton had the ball, Sculley hit Oliver crossing the middle of the field for a 90-yard touchdown.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The three suspects damaged property and smashed several iPads taken from a special education classroom, according to a Facebook post by the Chandler Police Department.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Phillips also asked that their assets be divided up by the court as separate property, with no indication in the papers that the exes had a prenup in place.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The organization taps a multidisciplinary group of physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 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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Now, one of her enemies has done the same — only this batch of flames is more like being tossed into an incinerator than warming up by the fireplace.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The scarcity is not performed but natural; small-batch production means fewer than a thousand of any one item exist.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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In 2021, the former president was hospitalized for a urinary tract infection that spread to his bloodstream.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Deveining is the simple process of removing this tract—improving the texture and appearance of your shrimp.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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The show leans into this offensive, problematic plot device without any self-awareness.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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One with more context, a plot, character development.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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