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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 powdered packets taste similar, if not a bit stronger, with vivid hues from artificial food coloring.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Purchase a packet of 10 single-ride tickets (4,000 forints, or about $11) from a vending machine and be sure to get a stamp on each segment of your journey.
—Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
So far, about 4,800 individual packets have been recalled.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Another was initially skeptical but was in awe while watching the packets pile up.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Purchase a packet of 10 single-ride tickets (4,000 forints, or about $11) from a vending machine and be sure to get a stamp on each segment of your journey.
—Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
So far, about 4,800 individual packets have been recalled.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Another was initially skeptical but was in awe while watching the packets pile up.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet
Noun
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So Johan packed up their bags and drove him home immediately.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The third season of The White Lotus may be checking out tonight, but don’t pack your bags just yet.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention the fact that the average salary in the U.S. sits below that figure, at around $66,622, according to the latest data from the Social Security Administration.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees featured two iconic franchises whose financial privilege is challenging Major League Baseball to answer competitive balance questions and outcries for a salary cap.—
Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr.,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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First up in the bundle is the Windows 11 Pro license key, which can upgrade two compatible PCs.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Get Max for free through DirectV Max is also available in a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu starting at $16.99 per month with ads — a savings of over 40 percent compared to individual subscriptions.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tapping into her first-hand understanding of Scotland and Tuscany, Linda is currently working on curating personalized getaway packages for Americans looking for unique wedding experiences.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tesla offers several of these packages, which drivers can add on when their basic warranty expires.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayers May Only Earn Certain Types Of Income The acceptable forms of income include W-2 wage income, SSA-1099 Social Security Income, 1099-G Unemployment Compensation, 1099-INT Interest Income, and 1099-R Retirement Income.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The government increases this cap annually based on wage increases and inflation.—
Dennis W. Jansen,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Noboa heir to a fortune built on bananas Noboa’s first foray into politics was his stint as a lawmaker.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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While his rap peers may be chasing fame, fortune and relentless visibility, Kota’s been quietly utilizing what he’s got, building out a comfortable life for him and his family that’s fulfilling, sustainable and most importantly: Peaceful.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And while brands are jumping on the hit series' bandwagon, one was ahead of the pack.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mini film sells for around $7.50 per pack of 10 shots in color and $8 for monochrome.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Staffers also got access to the Treasury Department's payment system, but this was later restricted by a judge.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Late or returned payments can have fees of up to $41 and a balance transfer fee of 3% of the amount of each transfer or a $5 minimum, whichever is greater.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packet. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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