send packing

phrase

Synonyms of send packingnext
: to send off or dismiss roughly or in disgrace

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Ultimately, Nader was sent packing, narrowing the full cast down to 14 celebs. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 There’ll be another contestant sent packing by the end of Wednesday’s show. Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 But Wheeler didn’t make his first start until April 25, three days before Rob Thomson was sent packing. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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“Send packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send%20packing. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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