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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the auditorium was packed
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
a densely packed sequence of events
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as in plugged
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
carefully pack the food containers so we'll have as much as possible for the picnic
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
I had packed the suitcase so tightly that it wouldn't close
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as in carried
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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Recent Examples of packed
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Seattle’s soccer culture is strong—66,925 people packed the stands Friday—and with the stadium just steps from downtown, near the water, the game had the true feel of a global gathering.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 20 June 2026
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Adjective
This year’s edition features six packed days of premieres, panels, presentations and sneak peeks, running alongside the three-day MIFA industry market (June 23-26).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
Banana peels are packed with nutrients that go to waste when simply tossed in the trash.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Seattle’s soccer culture is strong—66,925 people packed the stands Friday—and with the stadium just steps from downtown, near the water, the game had the true feel of a global gathering.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packed
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Water bursts from a door, and Grande finds herself in a room where a version of herself is plugged into a computer with her memories being erased.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Factory owners simply plugged new power sources into the same floor plan, workflows and organizational structure.—
Dave Grow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After failing to score with the bases loaded in the third, the Angels pulled away with four runs in the sixth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The threat to state insurance supervision is therefore loaded but not fired, and anyone telling you the states have already lost, or already won, is getting ahead of the facts.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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More memory, denser racks, faster deployment The new server promises 50 percent more memory per socket and more GPU memory compared to the previous generation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include dense foam cushions wrapped in smooth polyester.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Pelé, Brazil’s greatest soccer hero, learned the game with a ball that his father made out of a sock stuffed with rags.—
Michael Sandler,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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It can be used as a super-soft full-sized blanket, or as a travel pillow when stuffed back into its carrying case.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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