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as in salary
British
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
his monthly wage packet contained just enough to allow him to rent a one-bedroom flat
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as in bundle
chiefly British
a very large amount of money
that town house in Mayfair cost a packet
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Recent Examples of packet
The department also supplies data packets to all network broadcast crews, analyzing matchups to watch, pressure rates by defensive linemen, how much pressure an offensive lineman has allowed and other trends on offense and defense.
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Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
On top of that, this variety pack has different flavors and comes in travel-friendly, single-serving packets.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
Subjects were instructed to take the supplement for a week prior to drinking, rather than the single pre-party dose instructed on the packet.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Air force helicopters would fly packets of pills and chunks of crystal methamphetamine to cities and ports for distribution overseas, former pilots said.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
On top of that, this variety pack has different flavors and comes in travel-friendly, single-serving packets.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
Subjects were instructed to take the supplement for a week prior to drinking, rather than the single pre-party dose instructed on the packet.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Air force helicopters would fly packets of pills and chunks of crystal methamphetamine to cities and ports for distribution overseas, former pilots said.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet
Noun
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The eye-catching jacket—with an assist from the leopard print bag—gave Moss’s ladylike outfit a naughty edge.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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International competition must force the league to be better, teams to invest more and salary caps and transfer fee limits to be raised.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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The amenities, in addition to Unrivaled’s competitive salary and players’ ownership stake, is likely why the league already signed the likes of college superstars Flau’jae Johnson and Paige Bueckers as well as have plans to travel in subsequent seasons.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Discovery announced the launch of a new Max/STARZ bundle for customers to subscribe to both streaming services through Prime Video.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Investors are now focusing on Donald Trump’s first week back in the White House and another bundle of earnings.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, Newsom was in the L.A. area to sign a $2.5 billion wildfire recovery bill package into law.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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As more pay-TV operators embrace slimmer packages, Comcast Xfinity is rolling out Sports & News TV, a $70-a-month offering based on two foundational elements of live programming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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About 95% of American workers say their wages have not kept up with the rising cost of living, according to a report by job and career site Monster.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For some households, wages are rising faster than inflation.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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Then, abruptly, the Ravens’ fortunes, like Jackson’s reputation, were in Mark Andrews’ hands.—
Michael Silver,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Early in one's career there’s nothing like having the fortune of working on something that somebody significant cares about.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Snag them for $8 for a single pillow or $16 for a pack of two.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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Individual packs of raisins can be helpful for a quick on-the-go snack.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Indiana House Bill 1448, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses issues with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packet. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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