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as in clusters
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 properties
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 groups
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 parcels
The droll futuristic touches of the opening scenes — a delivery drone that could pass for a mini-UFO carrying parcels high above a city coastline; a robot crossing guard trailed by a string of children — hold the promise of low-key humor.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The commercial corridor is made up of 25 parcels, 19 different owners and multiple undeveloped plots of land.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Officials say the two seizures were discovered in parcels originating from Europe via Philadelphia.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Amazon for several years has invited customers to skip one- or two-day delivery and to receive their orders on the same day in as few parcels as possible.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Chinese authorities also arrested a freight forwarder with whom Guo is accused of conspiring to send the illicit parcels to Schmidt and others.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Chicago’s 2013 Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance allows up to a 100% reduction in parking minimums for parcels near CTA rail stations.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Housing Authority has owned the parcels since at least 2018, according to Ada County property records.
—Mark Dee
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
The property includes several parcels of land from Smithfield to Hewitt Street.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The commercial corridor is made up of 25 parcels, 19 different owners and multiple undeveloped plots of land.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Officials say the two seizures were discovered in parcels originating from Europe via Philadelphia.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Amazon for several years has invited customers to skip one- or two-day delivery and to receive their orders on the same day in as few parcels as possible.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Chinese authorities also arrested a freight forwarder with whom Guo is accused of conspiring to send the illicit parcels to Schmidt and others.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Chicago’s 2013 Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance allows up to a 100% reduction in parking minimums for parcels near CTA rail stations.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Housing Authority has owned the parcels since at least 2018, according to Ada County property records.
—Mark Dee
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
The property includes several parcels of land from Smithfield to Hewitt Street.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcels
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This fast-growing shrub got its name from the shape of its colorful flowers, which grow as dense spikes or round clusters in red, pink, yellow, or white that attract hummingbirds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Spread to Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, and Uganda plus clusters of unexplained deaths suggest a far larger outbreak than reported and raise fresh alarms over funding, supplies and regional preparedness.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The funds will also be open to the entire city moving forward, rather than specific census tracts.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The analysis of data from nine of the largest Connecticut cities showed that census tracts where the most tows occurred from 2022 to 2024 tended to have larger populations of renters, larger Black and Hispanic populations and much higher rates of poverty than the state as a whole.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio of 30 hotels and resorts, with properties focusing on local culture, sustainability, and conscious hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Then the married couple started their real estate business, eventually owning approximately 15 different properties together in Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Oakland Park and Pompano Beach, with over $8 million in equity.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Many are surfers and on WhatsApp groups that have the latest intel on which beach has the best waves that day, so do ask them for advice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Most jobs are bundles of tasks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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My mother’s cousins and neighbors joined us; trays, coffee, and bundles of cloth—used to lay couscous grains out to dry in the sun—were passed from hand to hand.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Both the Electric Skillet and Slow Cooker are 6-quart, family-sized workhorses designed for big batches, meal prep or feeding a crowd.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Instead, work in batches as needed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Persephone, goddess of spring and the fields, became the spouse of Hades, who ruled the underworld.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In Rick Chipman's fields in Harlan, Iowa, young soy plants are starting to emerge.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Double doors open onto an outdoor terrace and reveal a private plunge pool, a double daybed, and multiple seating areas, each ideally suited for enjoying a morning coffee or a late-afternoon glass of Corsican wine, overlooking the surrounding plots of lavender and olive trees.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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He was protected by a large security detail during his appearance, as recent reports claim that the Kremlin has tightened its monitoring of Putin amid fears of assassination attempts and possible coup plots.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 May 2026
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“Parcels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcels. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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