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as in to fill
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 to load
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 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 loads
a considerable amount
it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth
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as in bunch
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
had run with a pack of hot-rodders when he was in high school
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as in bosom
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Recent Examples of pack
Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Bookings open March 3, the nightly rate is a deliberate nod to Shane and Ilya’s jersey numbers, and the listing is packed with Easter eggs pulled straight from the show and Rachel Reid’s novel.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
The Central Sierra was at 73%, while the Southern Sierra saw the biggest gain, reaching 98% of its normal snow-pack.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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
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Verb
Village Hall was packed Tuesday with friends, family and residents as Mia was presented the key by Mayor Jada Curry.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Bookings open March 3, the nightly rate is a deliberate nod to Shane and Ilya’s jersey numbers, and the listing is packed with Easter eggs pulled straight from the show and Rachel Reid’s novel.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Airlines pack planes, standby lists grow, and even minor weather issues ripple across the system.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
The Central Sierra was at 73%, while the Southern Sierra saw the biggest gain, reaching 98% of its normal snow-pack.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
Verb
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The menu is filled with refined staples like ceviches, spicy tuna crispy rice, sushi and sashimi, and several delightful desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The best coffee table books do far more than fill empty space.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The snowpack the skiers had been travelling on had a weak layer that had been loaded up with snow, making conditions ripe for an avalanche, according to Chris Feutrier, USDA forest supervisor for the Tahoe National Forest.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Stay in car, items will be loaded for you.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Will Sullivan tip his hand on a potential plan of pursuit for Willis, Jordan Love’s backup for the Packers who is expected to carry an expensive price tag for a team looking for its next starter?—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Those are the players in recent memory who’ve commanded the kind of draft capital that reshapes franchises — the sort of seismic move that mortgages a future and, in return, attaches expectations normally reserved for franchise-carrying superstars.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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From that video, investigators were able to identify the man was wearing an Ozark backpack, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, but are still trying to identify other items and where they might have been purchased.—
Randi Kaye,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Staying organized while traveling is easy with this backpack, which features a roomy main compartment and three mesh pockets to keep items separate.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The student suspected of having the firearm was removed from class, and the school resource deputy searched their bag, Boyd said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Because the engine can be controlled during flight, the system does not require the expensive thermal protection systems typically associated with extreme heat loads at hypersonic speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Steyer has loads of his own money to spend on TV ads.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Although this pencil is the cheapest of the bunch, the formula lasts and lasts.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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While supplies last, shoppers can snag one bunch for only $9.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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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 27 Feb. 2026.
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