PARCELS Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

parcels

noun

plural of parcel

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 tracts

a small area of usually open land wandered around the little parcel out back

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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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as in bundles

a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items received a mysterious parcel in the mail

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Recent Examples of parcels Summer squash stuffed pasta at BoccaLupo House-made, delicate parcels of pasta are stuffed with tender summer squash, tasting nostalgically like a Southern squash casserole, all wrapped into a single bite. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Cargo shipments may include anything from general merchandise, like a company’s flower bouquet orders, to dry ice, perishable medicines, parcels, fish, fruit and other goods. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 The tax will apply to parcels within the school district, which covers much of the city of Sacramento south of the American River and stretches east into Rancho Cordova. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 According to the letter from they Copleys’ attorneys, the couple purchased two parcels of land totaling 50 acres along Rocum Road in 2022, with plans to fix up and move into an old cottage on the property. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 It’s designed to be large enough to fit multiple packages at once, including food orders and standard parcels. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026 Pierce asked what the key takeaways of the project are and if there’s wetlands on adjacent parcels. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The redevelopment of these parcels is a critical next step in the redevelopment of downtown Pawtucket betweeen our brand new train station on the north side and the beautiful stadium on the south side. — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 25 Aug. 2026 Humanoid robots can now, for example, sort parcels in postal centers, although still on a small-scale basis, and are pushing the boundaries in performing more human tasks such as directing traffic and making coffee. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Wire cables, arranged in clusters across a gallery floor, conjure tufts of grass.

— Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
Cut the clusters in half on an angle and add to shallot mixture (don’t stir).

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of clusters

Noun

Although Salmonella primarily originates in the intestinal tracts of people and animals, including insects and birds, the bacterium is commonly found in the environment.

— Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
The most recent development plans, unanimously approved by the Kansas City Council last week, will create 30 more lots and 3 tracts for a residential open space development.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tracts

Noun

Human rights groups and advocates have denounced mass and arbitrary arrests, torture and disappearances in the Central American nation's prison system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The groups also argue such a lack of transparency could entrench the most powerful labs and models with open-source companies in the dark, and that Congress should be looped in as well.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of groups

Noun

Disney has begun putting some ESPN content on Disney+ and offers bundles combining ESPN, Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to boost overall streaming subscriptions and engagement.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
The decor possibilities are endless with this set of eight artificial greenery bundles that mimic leafy fall shrubs.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of bundles

Noun

Working in 7 more batches, repeat process with remaining oil, batter, and blueberries, adjusting heat as needed to keep pancakes from absorbing too much oil or burning.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook the chicken until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes on each side.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of batches

Noun

September transforms open fields, roadsides and mountain meadows into bold, vivid landscapes of brilliant yellows, purples, reds, whites and other hues.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026
These rules exactly correspond to the monotone Boolean functions—a function type crucial in fields such as cryptography and voting theory.

— Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fields

Noun

Other rules, such as removing shoes and the 3-1-1 liquids policy, were implemented in response to later, separate terrorist plots.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Food plots are great, agricultural crops are good too, but during the right window in mid-fall, nothing draws in deer like acorns.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026