passels

noun

plural of passel
1
as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit reporters had a whole passel of questions for the new basketball coach

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2
as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit the young couple helped a passel of students in the span of a few years

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3
as in loads
a considerable amount a whole passel of unauthorized software on his computer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passels
  1. clusters
  2. groups
  3. loads
  4. batches
  5. groupings
  6. tons
  7. arrays
  8. bands
Noun
  • In fact, of the two viral clusters that were in both San Diego and Tijuana, one grew, while the other one stayed stable.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
  • However, federal officials said there are multiple clusters of the ailment active in the United States.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of clusters
Noun
  • Prepare for a wait—on busy weekends, this casual spot attracts a crowd, with waits up to two hours for groups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • George Pickens generates crowd excitement The crowd on-hand at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard wasn’t packed by any means in the middle of a weekday, but there were a good amount of youth groups and Cowboys fans on-hand.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of groups
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The senator recently released more than 1,000 pages of Fauci’s personal records, including his pandemic-era diary, and several batches of documents pertaining to the origins of the coronavirus.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026
  • Add the pasta in an even layer, working in batches, and fry for a few minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of batches
Noun
  • Scale and proportion also play a major role in helping groupings look balanced.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of groupings
Noun
  • Local favorites include 5 Tacos & Beers, which has fresh, housemade corn tortillas, tons of brews on tap, and a charming patio area for outdoor dining.
    — Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • The company said the vehicles will operate at gross weights between 32 and 42 tons and have daily ranges between 250 and 300 miles, which depend on route profile, load weight and operating conditions.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of tons
Noun
  • It’s been less than a year since Georgia Power’s regulator said the utility could double the size of its power grid and build new power plants, solar arrays and battery storage because of all the data centers slated to come here.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Even despite all this, the task force observes that defensive arrays might be insufficient to stop rogue drone operators from succeeding in their goals.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of arrays
Noun
  • Boy Band Review Chamblee Summer Rocks summer concert series concludes with this nostalgic experience featuring the biggest hits from the biggest boy bands.
    — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Clancy killed her three children using exercise bands, according to investigators.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of bands
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“Passels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passels. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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