packets

plural of packet
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as in bundles
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items a packet of letters that her husband wrote while he was in the army

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Recent Examples of packets Caffeine pouches, small packets placed in the mouth between the lip and gum, are marketed as a portable and discreet way to boost energy and focus. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 There are six packets of seaweed snacks that are very lightly coated in a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Wood panel in front of the three-compartment sink is not smooth and easily cleanable and container used for butter packets is cracked. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Much like the big aluminum food bags, pouch batteries are flat packets made of flexible material that can house multiple battery cells instead of food. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Pheromone packets and spraying, which cost up to $25 a tree, are other alternatives. — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The baits, packets coated with fishmeal crumbles, are designed to attract raccoons and other wildlife. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Instant oatmeal packets and popcorn cover the microwave side. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 For microwave snacks, instant oatmeal packets and popcorn do the job. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packets
Noun
  • Buildup was also found inside the microwave in the kitchen, and bundles of cilantro were sitting on top of a wiping cloth on the prep table in the kitchen.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond metal cake pans, there are also bundles of cookie cutters and an array of colorful silicone pans as well.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Critics also continue to bring up Castro’s 2023 vote to raise commissioner salaries and her 2024 vote to hire Rojas as city manager without a national search, two decisions that have since been overturned by the current commission.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • While the paydays are still well short of those in the men’s league, clubs are luring foreign players with tax-free salaries and expat perks.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Cardboard boxes and mesh bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The president has touted billions of dollars in federal investment projects as evidence of prosperity and pointed to rising wages in the manufacturing sector as evidence of an economic turnaround.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Similar disruptions have spread steadily across Bangladesh’s industrial zones since August, driven by sudden factory shutdowns, widespread layoffs and employers’ failure to pay wages and other dues.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Peanut brittle in individual packages lack the name of producer and ingredients.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That more than three hundred thousand packages are delivered somewhere in the world every minute of every day is a monument to his accomplishments.
    — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The third round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in four days.
    — Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Analysts said checking accounts are more insulated because they are tied to everyday payments, while savings accounts, where customers are more focused on earning higher yields, could face greater competition.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Allison found that a PopSocket made the Duo way easier to hold, while Nilay had a less-good time trying to use his existing MagSafe battery packs on the phone.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Taller SUVs require bigger heavy battery packs to drive through the air but a low-slung wagon glides with less resistance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Packets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packets. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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