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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
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.
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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
Councilman Raul Campillo questioned whether the parcels could be used for pocket parks or other recreational uses.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The site is one of the largest undeveloped parcels left in Silicon Valley.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
In April and May, the utility sent out letters to owners of 23 nearby parcels covering 18 acres about a voluntary sale.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s about 5% of the 281,000 parcels in the county, according to the Assessor’s Office.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Today Ca’Marcanda has 300 acres in total, with more than 170 on the estate in Bolgheri and additional parcels in nearby Bibbona.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
Those now-vacant properties are owned by Kansas City Life Insurance, which is based in Valentine and owns several parcels in the area.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Councilman Raul Campillo questioned whether the parcels could be used for pocket parks or other recreational uses.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The site is one of the largest undeveloped parcels left in Silicon Valley.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
In April and May, the utility sent out letters to owners of 23 nearby parcels covering 18 acres about a voluntary sale.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s about 5% of the 281,000 parcels in the county, according to the Assessor’s Office.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Today Ca’Marcanda has 300 acres in total, with more than 170 on the estate in Bolgheri and additional parcels in nearby Bibbona.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025
Those now-vacant properties are owned by Kansas City Life Insurance, which is based in Valentine and owns several parcels in the area.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 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 name belonged to a London area with printing shops, booksellers and cheap lodgings where impoverished writers churned out pamphlets, satires, political tracts, sensational stories and hack journalism—whatever sold.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some markets operate on a Texas scale – huge industrial parks, massive logistics hubs and sprawling development tracts.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 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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Major grocery chains are offering cost-conscious Thanksgiving meal bundles in response to rising food prices.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Its dactyl clubs are composed of layers of fibers; some form herringbone patterns, while others are made of corkscrew-like bundles.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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Dockery is often called the birthplace of the Delta blues, where workers toiled in the hot fields by day and sang songs of joy, pain and hope at night.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, collaborations are proving to be their go-to formula to experimenting in different fields.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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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 13 Nov. 2025.
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