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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
Currently vacant, the building sits on a 1-acre parcel and includes a loading dock, freight elevator, multiple bathrooms and a main office with lobby.
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Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Legislation is moving through Metro Council to rezone a handful of parcels owned by the company to allow for a mix of uses, which could include offices, hotels, apartments and retail space.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Ossenbeck added that these issues come at a tough time for the parcel industry, as shippers increasingly push back against higher rates even while competitors add capacity to the market.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The company analyzed PropertyShark data and online government records to calculate the total acreage and number of parcels of undeveloped land throughout the 20 most populous American cities, ranking them from highest to lowest.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Legislation is moving through Metro Council to rezone a handful of parcels owned by the company to allow for a mix of uses, which could include offices, hotels, apartments and retail space.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Ossenbeck added that these issues come at a tough time for the parcel industry, as shippers increasingly push back against higher rates even while competitors add capacity to the market.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The company analyzed PropertyShark data and online government records to calculate the total acreage and number of parcels of undeveloped land throughout the 20 most populous American cities, ranking them from highest to lowest.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel
Noun
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In most cases, the moon's passage across the star cluster will take about two hours.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The final cluster is comprised of companies that are just beginning the mapping process, inquiring about the necessary data points but hesitant to fully commit, Mohan said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Petrino has coached Western Kentucky, Louisville and Missouri State since he was fired by the Razorbacks for off-field reasons in the spring of 2012.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Browns might even have a plan to get Sanders on the field at some point this season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Aventura Mall’s policy prohibits the possession of weapons of any nature on the property.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay for Apple AirPods, laptops and backpacks for back-to-school events hosted by a Riceboro religious group, which had no links to the Foundation, except Gatlin.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Floyd said the group also provides support to art teachers and school art programs through field trips and by funding art supplies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That could easily mean that thousands of UPS packages every day are not clearing customs on their first try.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tesla is weeks away from a monumental shareholder vote on CEO Elon Musk’s potential $1 trillion pay package at its annual investor meeting, and the EV maker is pulling out all the stops to push the measure through.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Consider replicating your favorite flavor with a homemade batch.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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The ice maker has a convenient self-cleaning feature that takes just 20 minutes to ensure each batch of ice is fresh.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This means something considered common, like a urinary tract infection, that is usually treated with oral antibiotics taken at home may have to be treated through hospitalization if bacteria with NDM are present.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hamilton, convinced that salvaging his fiscal reputation required him to air his personal failings, published a lengthy tract, baring all.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sounds like the plot of a tear-jerking movie, no?—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the parents might prefer a more cohesive plot or characters that convey emotional depth, teens and tweens should be captivated by the film’s imagery.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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