packages

noun

plural of package
1
as in bundles
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items got a job sorting packages in the mail room

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2
as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit ate a whole package of cookies at once

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Recent Examples of packages Belton is an intriguing player, but Cisco should also see action in certain packages. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier — can get two months of the Movies Extra Pack + Peacock at no cost. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 On Location, which sells premium packages at high-profile events like the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl and the US Open, helped generate $666 million in revenue for the first six months of this year — a 60% increase compared to the year prior. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Those estimates are necessary to build financial aid packages, but the cost of living can change in the months between when the numbers are calculated and when students arrive on campus. — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Once the device is infected, the malware downloads additional packages designed to join the device to a botnet used for malicious proxy services and ad fraud. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 ReelShort catalogue titles will be available on Vidio starting on September 1 through the dedicated Short Drama tab, launched by Vidio last year, for subscribers on the TV Extra, Platinum, Platinum Extra, and Ultimate packages. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The content will stream through a dedicated Short Drama tab, accessible to subscribers on Vidio’s TV Extra, Platinum, Platinum Extra and Ultimate packages. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The Assembly proposal includes docking the bonus packages of not just the CEO, but other top executives, and extending the bonus suspension from one to two years, Bryan said. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packages
  1. bundles
  2. clusters
  3. bags
  4. batches
  5. packets
  6. arrays
  7. packs
  8. collections
Noun
  • The locations 7 Brew purchased at auction come in two bundles, with 49 sites in group A and 24 in group B.
    — John Magsam Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the hero device, Dyson is positioning the CameraJet as the first piece of a larger Dyson Dental System that includes formulation bundles and, eventually, subscriptions for refills.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bundles
Noun
  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Staple builds clusters of commerce by opening small businesses that locals will actually use, and then adds accommodations to attract visitors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clusters
Noun
  • There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • The rockets that launched the first two batches of Rassvets released the satellites much closer to Earth, and the satellites were expected to use their own plasma engines to raise their orbits over the next few months.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In supply chains, product data is being validated and enriched continuously rather than in periodic batches.
    — Adrian Carr, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of batches
Noun
  • Adding an ample supply of single-serving electrolyte powder packets in your first aid kit is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Medications expire, blister packets get used and never replaced, and adhesive bandages lose their stickiness over time.
    — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of packets
Noun
  • The lightweight profile allows energy generation on load-sensitive surfaces that cannot carry standard solar arrays.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Its skyline is dominated by towering smokestacks, hulking arrays of metal tubes and bright flames erupting from flares at petrochemical plants in the global plastics supply chain.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrays
Noun
  • These snow packs are needed each year to melt slowly throughout the summer and fall providing crucial water supply to the state.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Creating tech packs has long been a manual process that can take weeks or months depending on the nature of the design.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of packs
Noun
  • The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The maison is continuing in that same utilitarian vein, with four new collections for modern explorers.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of collections

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“Packages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packages. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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