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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 council’s Costco resolution also called for officials to look into further development in the shopping center, including on vacant parcels.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Until now, buyers here were purchasing vacant parcels and then waiting years to build.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
The office has since fixed the vast majority of the parcels the investigation identified, improved its permit review process and hired more field inspection staff.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Gilbertson, of Hermantown, said 17 resident parcels were rezoned as a result of the project there.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The idea was to provide parcels of land and a way to make a solid living, but that promise was never fulfilled.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The headcount reduction across 2025 and 2026 comes as UPS has been downsizing its Amazon volumes, cutting out 1 million Amazon parcels flowing through its network per day since the start of last year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
That declaration puts political clout behind the status quo, where public land remains accessible to those who can buy control of key parcels and hire fancy attorneys.
—Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
In Connecticut, large parcels are increasingly rare and expensive because most communities are built out.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Until now, buyers here were purchasing vacant parcels and then waiting years to build.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
The office has since fixed the vast majority of the parcels the investigation identified, improved its permit review process and hired more field inspection staff.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Gilbertson, of Hermantown, said 17 resident parcels were rezoned as a result of the project there.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The idea was to provide parcels of land and a way to make a solid living, but that promise was never fulfilled.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The headcount reduction across 2025 and 2026 comes as UPS has been downsizing its Amazon volumes, cutting out 1 million Amazon parcels flowing through its network per day since the start of last year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
That declaration puts political clout behind the status quo, where public land remains accessible to those who can buy control of key parcels and hire fancy attorneys.
—Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
In Connecticut, large parcels are increasingly rare and expensive because most communities are built out.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcels
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The late-season fruits are incredibly showy, arranged in dense clusters circling the stems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Hall's vineyard-style seating is arranged like clusters of grapes on different vines, meaning there’s no bad seat in the house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Arlington Heights would have meant boom times on the I-90 corridor, which has its tracts of vacant land, and helped both Metra and O’Hare International Airport.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s typically more pressure on big, obvious tracts of national forest.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, that estimate takes into consideration properties that would fall under a number of exemptions proposed by Elo-Rivera, as well as those instances where owners opt to sell their properties or convert them to short- and long-term rentals.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Brooks focuses her campaign on affordability for Texas families by reducing the amount local governments can raise property taxes, and removing local governments’ ability to raise unlimited property taxes on new properties, according to her campaign website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our Local Group — like all galaxy groups and galaxy clusters — will experience this, eventually creating a super-galaxy known as Milkdromeda.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Court officials explained that pain compliance pressure points target sensitive nerve bundles.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Back then kale was only available in bundles, if at all.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cook food in smaller batches instead to prevent splattering.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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French firm Danone has also recalled formula products, including some Aptamil and Cow & Gate batches in the UK.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But faculty say the fields are broad, intersecting with health, disability studies, literature, education, information studies and public policy.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The degree often serves as a gateway to some of the highest-paying fields in business, including management consulting, investment banking, and private equity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Son Molí Country House spans 12 acres of land, but is home to a modest 22 rooms and suites, which are dotted between the main building (where the old mill can also be found) and independent plots with their own private gardens or balconies overlooking the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That Sunday afternoon, there were only a handful of gardeners tending their plots.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Parcels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcels. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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