passel

noun

ˈpa-səl How to pronounce passel (audio)
Definition of passelnext
1
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit reporters had a whole passel of questions for the new basketball coach

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2
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit the young couple helped a passel of students in the span of a few years

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3
as in ton
a considerable amount a whole passel of unauthorized software on his computer

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Recent Examples of passel Now, the brothers are back to chasing the same prize, and a passel of those coaches, executives and players who cut their teeth with the Ravens will be on the other side. — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024 The two take the reins of the company as its corporate parent splits itself in two, keeping the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, the Bravo cable network, theme parks and movie operations in one entity and a passel of cable networks and digital properties in the other. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024 Popular on Variety The duo take oversight of a significantly smaller media operation that Comcast executives are betting will fare better without the burden of a passel of large cable networks that, while still profitable, are in decline. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024 Silos can pop quickly, bringing a passel of problems with them. — Neena Newberry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for passel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passel
  1. batch
  2. group
  3. ton
  4. bunch
  5. grouping
  6. cluster
  7. band
  8. dozen
Noun
  • Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Make a big batch of hot chocolate, crank up the fireplace and slip on your snuggliest pajamas.
    — Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of batch
Noun
  • According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.
    — Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of group
Noun
  • Both teams have three games left in the season, with not a ton of room to maneuver in the standings.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • As the lead guard for Kansas State, Sundell hasn’t had a ton of catch-and-shoot opportunities, and her free-throw percentage is a little low for a pure shooter.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of ton
Noun
  • The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.
    — Fred Topel, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Amazon is running a bunch of sneaky deals on Martha Stewart’s housewares line, including furniture, kitchen essentials, and seasonal decor starting at $16.
    — Clint Davis, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of bunch
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.
    — Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of grouping
Noun
  • Amyloid plaques play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s when small clusters gather at synapses in the brain and interfere with the nerve cells’ ability to communicate.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • There was another notable cluster in 2012 in people staying in tent cabins in Yosemite.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • The band is slated to play a set on the Mojave Stage during the Indio festival's first weekend, while Ed Sheeran is set to take a similar slot during Coachella's second weekend.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • According to a social media post announcing the record, the new project has been in the works for two years, and features the band backed by an orchestra.
    — Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of band
Noun
  • The staff report was one of dozens of items on the consent calendar, meaning it was passed unanimously without debate.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Since its shift to focus some of those efforts on federal workers, the state has worked with local governments and organizations to hold or schedule about two dozen in-person or virtual job fairs from mid-March through April, according to the Department of Labor.
    — Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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