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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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Recent Examples of packets
For example, TikTokers share stacked water recipes that often involve collagen powder, creatine powder, coconut water, homemade fruit juices, and electrolyte packets.
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Julia Landwehr, Health, 18 May 2026
The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
At the same time, tenants at the Dane Park Apartments in Grapevine reported seeing southern copperheads around the complex, where management includes snake‑safety tip sheets in welcome packets to raise awareness.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Look in seed catalogs and on seed packets for downy mildew resistance.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Additional packets are available for 20 cents each.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 May 2026
PepsiCo has also introduced single-serve packets and tablets under its Gatorade and Propel brands.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Checking your local frost date and reading seed packets carefully will save you from planting too early or too late.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The largest coffee and donut brand in the United States has teamed up with the Jel Sert Company to bring its tasty refresher flavors to retailers near you in convenient to-go packets that are perfect to throw in your purse, beach bag, or office bag.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Julia Landwehr, Health, 18 May 2026
The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
At the same time, tenants at the Dane Park Apartments in Grapevine reported seeing southern copperheads around the complex, where management includes snake‑safety tip sheets in welcome packets to raise awareness.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Look in seed catalogs and on seed packets for downy mildew resistance.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Additional packets are available for 20 cents each.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 May 2026
PepsiCo has also introduced single-serve packets and tablets under its Gatorade and Propel brands.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Checking your local frost date and reading seed packets carefully will save you from planting too early or too late.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The largest coffee and donut brand in the United States has teamed up with the Jel Sert Company to bring its tasty refresher flavors to retailers near you in convenient to-go packets that are perfect to throw in your purse, beach bag, or office bag.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
Noun
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Most jobs are bundles of tasks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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My mother’s cousins and neighbors joined us; trays, coffee, and bundles of cloth—used to lay couscous grains out to dry in the sun—were passed from hand to hand.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The budget became increasingly dependent on taxes paid by the state’s most affluent residents, whose incomes increasingly came from investments rather than salaries.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The unions and the MTA have been negotiating a new contract since 2023, but talks have stalled over salaries and healthcare.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Some rest their coats, bags and umbrellas on the empty chair next to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The remote terminal essentially moves the security screening process from the actual airport to the new facility, allowing travelers to check themselves and their bags and get on a bus that drops them off right at their airport gate, 23 miles away.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The Mandalorian & Grogu production was estimated to have hired 500 crew members, 54 cast members, and 3500 background players for 92 filming days in California and was expected to generate a record-breaking $166,438,000 in qualified expenditures and below-the-line wages.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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On the other side of the Hudson, New Jersey Transit slogged through a three-day strike last year in a fight also predicated on wages.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This year’s Marché is loaded with horror and sci-fi packages pairing top-shelf filmmakers with our biggest stars, proving that genre has become world cinema’s lingua franca.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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While Netflix's push into live sports has drawn some criticism, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the strategy is not aimed at securing full-season rights packages for any sports league.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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If your former spouse misses payments, your credit takes the hit too.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Vance alleged California is allowing fraud and the deferred payments would force it to take the issue more seriously.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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