parcels

plural of parcel
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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 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 Banh bot loc Often likened to crystal dumplings, these translucent parcels are made with tapioca starch and have a delightfully springy and chewy texture. Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 The estate, which includes an eight-bedroom residence spread across three separate parcels, has now shattered Malibu's previous price record of $200 million, held by Jay-Z and Beyoncé since 2022. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 In France such parcels would be called Grand Cru. Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024 As for the mail, not only was there the sheer volume to contend with, but some of the parcels had become moldy or eaten by vermin, while others had illegible addresses. Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 Their task was to get the parcels organized, redirected and delivered in six months. Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 Roads and highways have carved up previously wide-open stretches of desert into parcels that are in some cases too small to allow for the breeding and genetic diversity needed to sustain their population health. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024 Though they were given six months to complete their task, the battalion sorted the parcels in half that time —just 90 days. Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 Packages valued under $800 — like my Amazon Haul order or your Shein impulse purchases — are able to enter the US import tax-free under the de minimis rule, and the White House says more than a billion parcels a year claim the exemption. Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • The body is generally good at responding to drops in temperature, but the nose and upper respiratory tracts can respond more slowly, Pekosz said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Chevron is a major national gas producer with power generation equipment and very large tracts of land that could be used for data centers, the executive said.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Rising prices might encourage some homeowners to list their properties, but many might remain cautious due to the costs of purchasing replacement properties.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The silicone bristles are infused with zinc and silver, which have antimicrobial properties.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The federal stimulus packages provided one-time (pandemic emergency) funds for higher education.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Some Republicans in the Senate, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), have argued that the best path forward is to split priorities into two reconciliation packages, one focusing on border and immigration and the second focusing on tax cuts.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Popular premade mixes sold in tins or individual packets make hot cocoa an easy and accessible treat.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Fill up the bottom of your mini greenhouse with pre-moistened seed starting mix and plant your seeds according to the instructions on your seed packets.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • These birds primarily breed in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, favoring open landscapes like wetlands, meadows, and agricultural fields.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This scenic route winds through lush meadows and along San Luis Obispo Creek, offering walkers, bikers, and joggers a front-row seat to the region’s natural beauty.
    Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Dial created works in a variety of modes, from allegorical paintings to massive assemblages.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Fabric scraps, the netting from bags that may have once held tangerines—all this stuff Jackson synthesized into a whole that owes nothing to Rauschenberg’s assemblages or to the Arte Povera movement but grew out of the art of making do.
    Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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  • That has inspired lots of talent since then in different genres, ranging from rock bands that are just all-girl rock bands, to multiple DJs and producers.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Houston, which saw heavy bands of rain that prompted flight delays on Christmas Eve, faces an enhanced risk of thunderstorms on Thursday, according to AccuWeather.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Parcels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcels. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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