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Definition of packnext
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as in backpack
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back part of basic training is becoming accustomed to taking very long hikes with an 80-pound pack

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as in bag
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items she tucked a small pack of lozenges into her bag

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as in loads
a considerable amount it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth

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pack

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adjective

chiefly Scottish

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Recent Examples of pack
Verb
South Florida saw dramatic changes, with the new map packing Democrats in a handful of districts, which makes the adjacent districts more favorable to Republican candidates. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 The concealer is also packed with sea fennel extract to brighten and smooth, caffeine to depuff, and genius little pigmented microspheres that diffuse into the skin seamlessly. Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Noun
By using hydrogen instead of large battery packs, developers hope to increase payload capacity, extend operational range, and shorten turnaround times between flights. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 The British rider finishes safely at the back of the main pack during the final stage, arm-in-arm with his teammates during the mostly ceremonial final stage ending on the Champs-Elysees. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Adjective
The service said that anyone who needs to be outside should dress in layers, cover as much of their skin as possible and pack winter safety kits in their vehicles. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2022 The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for pack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
Verb
  • Miami now will turn its attention to filling three open roster spots, with former Kings forward Demar DeRozan among the logical options.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Georgia's vast Okefenokee Swamp is filled with alligators like this one in the swamp's Chesser Prairie area.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • After striking out with the bases loaded in the first inning, Collins delivered in one of the biggest moments.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Jarren Duran’s two-run single with the bases loaded was followed by back-to-back bunt singles from Carlos Narváez and Tsung-Che Cheng, plating two more runs.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • That was part of his wider goal of sending endless waves of bomb-carrying drones and robots to hit Russian encampments in a bid to sharply reduce Ukraine’s casualties.
    Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The port of entry handled $126 billion in trade carried by commercial trucks in 2023, Reuters reported.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Art supplies, backpacks, stationery, educational organization tools like binders and file folders, lunch boxes, music instruments, flash drives and more count as school supplies.
    Zuri Primos July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Graham said, in one case, staff helped arrange transportation after a school required a young mother to walk more than a mile to a bus stop while carrying her baby, books and backpack.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Also, the texture, shapes and colors of the candy make for a fun experience to sample, pick and mix up your own bag.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Target is offering backpacks for as low as $5 and lunch bags starting at $3.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The agent wanted Penny to make a bunch of home improvements before listing the house.
    Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026
  • Dorai Home’s stone bathroom tray is among the hardest-working pieces in the bunch, courtesy of its clean lines and clever materials.
    Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017

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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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