PARCELS Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

parcels

noun

plural of parcel

as in clusters

a number of things considered as a unit her absurd explanation for the collision was a parcel of lies

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as in tracts

a small area of usually open land wandered around the little parcel out back

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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 groups

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit a parcel of kids trailing at their heels

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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 The exemption had allowed the company to ship small parcels directly to its customers tariff free, a model that, combined with its Chinese supply chain, contributed to its rapid ascent. — John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 According to the letter from they Copleys’ attorneys, the couple purchased two parcels of land totaling 50 acres along Rocum Road in 2022, with plans to fix up and move into an old cottage on the property. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 It’s designed to be large enough to fit multiple packages at once, including food orders and standard parcels. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026 Pierce asked what the key takeaways of the project are and if there’s wetlands on adjacent parcels. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Humanoid robots can now, for example, sort parcels in postal centers, although still on a small-scale basis, and are pushing the boundaries in performing more human tasks such as directing traffic and making coffee. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Denver City Council approved a rezoning request in July for two undeveloped parcels near Denver International Airport. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 The main home was razed after a 1925 earthquake, and the estate was later subdivided into 34 parcels. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Specifically, the model requires all parcels to allow at least four units. — Stefan Chavez-Norgaard, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

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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

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Although Salmonella primarily originates in the intestinal tracts of people and animals, including insects and birds, the bacterium is commonly found in the environment.

— Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
The most recent development plans, unanimously approved by the Kansas City Council last week, will create 30 more lots and 3 tracts for a residential open space development.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tracts

Noun

Researchers are also investigating liquid-crystal elastomers and self-healing polymers, along with composite materials that combine multiple properties.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
This type of financing is a common option for real estate investors buying rental properties.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of properties

Noun

The other two, one in Miami and another in Tallahassee, were both filed by various voting rights groups on the same day DeSantis signed the bill — April 1.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Investigators were combing through the area in large groups, searching the ground for possible clues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of groups

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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

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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

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Twelve other experts from a cross section of relevant fields including public health, pulmonology, and critical care joined this group to think together about how to galvanize new solutions.

— Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Save for the close second Renegade ran to Golden Tempo in the Belmont, the Belmont winner hasn’t been tested by the fields, which is to say, by traffic, as Renegade has.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of fields

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King said when individuals were buried on top of one another, the cemetery’s management removed the tombstones and resold the plots.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
The dissident, Siamak Tadayon Tahmasbi, had been accused by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence of directing terrorist plots tied to Israeli intelligence.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026