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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 proposal includes demolishing the restaurant building that remains and constructing a one-floor, 229,000-square-foot commercial retail space and additional buildings on six outlot parcels to be added later, according to village reports.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
French customs has inspected more than 320,000 Shein parcels at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, confirming a report by Le Parisien News.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
In June, Figure AI, a humanoid-robotics startup, released a sixty-minute video of its prototype humanoid nimbly sorting variously sized parcels, the kind of work that’s easy for humans but challenging for machines.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The $94 million project, driven by private funding, will replace hundreds of empty parcels owned by the Wyandotte County Land Bank with houses and duplexes and could bring over 1,000 new residents to KCK’s northeast.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
PostNord will continue delivering parcels, however, as online shopping remains ever popular.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
From cards to letters and parcels to packages, Matthew Hall wants every single item to get to its destination, especially with the busy holiday season underway.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Domestic overnight parcels and letters are also carried by air cargo, but trucks can pick of some of the slack if needed so delays on those are less likely, said Ed Anderson, a professor of supply chain and operations management for the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
The dilapidated plant sits on two parcels totalling about 8 acres adjacent to the North Main Street bridge.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
French customs has inspected more than 320,000 Shein parcels at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, confirming a report by Le Parisien News.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
In June, Figure AI, a humanoid-robotics startup, released a sixty-minute video of its prototype humanoid nimbly sorting variously sized parcels, the kind of work that’s easy for humans but challenging for machines.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The $94 million project, driven by private funding, will replace hundreds of empty parcels owned by the Wyandotte County Land Bank with houses and duplexes and could bring over 1,000 new residents to KCK’s northeast.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
PostNord will continue delivering parcels, however, as online shopping remains ever popular.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
From cards to letters and parcels to packages, Matthew Hall wants every single item to get to its destination, especially with the busy holiday season underway.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Domestic overnight parcels and letters are also carried by air cargo, but trucks can pick of some of the slack if needed so delays on those are less likely, said Ed Anderson, a professor of supply chain and operations management for the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
The dilapidated plant sits on two parcels totalling about 8 acres adjacent to the North Main Street bridge.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcels
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The new exhibition displays tracts and calendars from across cultures and ages.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Vast tracts of land upon West Antarctic islands would then open up to growth of mossy ground cover and coastal vegetation that would turn Antarctica more green than its current icy white.—
Keiji Horikawa,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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Instead of pursuing chances to pitch reboots of Hollywood’s most beloved properties, scraping the bottom of the barrel might afford you more opportunities to make films that truly feel your own.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Turmeric gets its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties from a natural compound, or polyphenol, called curcumin.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Officials believe the two groups were part of a single network, some planning domestic attacks and others seeking to join ISIS abroad.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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To start, Disney now sells two skinny sports bundles, ESPN-Fox One and Fubo Sports, both of which feature the company’s sports networks without low-viewership channels Sling says it’s forced to buy.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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In several markets, such bundles already represent a meaningful share of net additions.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Each garment, which is rich in detail, is produced by hand in small batches at their atelier in Bombay.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The fact that both these sports use rounded playing fields that are similar in size to an athletics track makes the transition easier, Coulson said.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Members will also have access to a spa, hiking, biking, fishing, clubhouse, fitness center, kids adventure center, family water park, outdoor sports fields and other amenities.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The €25 million (about $27 million) glass-and-stone residence, part coastal hideaway, part statement about where the island’s luxury market is headed, sprawls across three levels on two hillside plots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are also 10 plots in Montparnasse cemetery, home to writers Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Susan Sontag, as well as 10 more in Montmartre cemetery, where painter Edgar Degas, author Émile Zola and dancer Vaslav Nijinsky are all buried.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Parcels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcels. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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