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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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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The Magic Cream is packed with powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate, and vitamins C and E to brighten and protect your skin.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Which is way better than the rest of the league's cheerleaders, who are getting paid in Kohl's Cash and packs of Skittles.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2022
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube.
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Annie Burdick,
Peoplemag,
12 Aug. 2022
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Verb
According to the Amazon product listing, each gummy is packed with 8 powerful greens, including spinach, wheatgrass and spirulina, plus blue green algae, aloe vera, chlorella and barley grass.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The Magic Cream is packed with powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate, and vitamins C and E to brighten and protect your skin.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Noun
The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Which is way better than the rest of the league's cheerleaders, who are getting paid in Kohl's Cash and packs of Skittles.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 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.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2022
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube.
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Annie Burdick,
Peoplemag,
12 Aug. 2022
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Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
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Parents are looking for activities that do more than fill the hours, and a good cooking class can hand a child real skills, real confidence and a few recipes worth making again at home.
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After loading the bases, the Rays were able to manufacture their offense against Royals starter Noah Cameron.
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Tamales are loaded with bean, chile and cheese.
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Once, there was a showdown with another tour bus — one presumably not carrying theatergoers.
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The spacious purse comes with two strap options, so it can also be carried as a crossbody.
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The second your backpack hit the floor, '90s kids knew the drill.
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This lightweight backpack pulls double duty as my personal item on travel day and my go-to day bag in each port.
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Calmus dropped in as a surprise in the middle of Engen's interview to deliver the gift bag to Engen, who happens to be one of Calmus' followers.
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This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing writer Jessie Quinn, loves a good deal and scours the internet to find the best fashion dupes, such as Bogg bag lookalikes and a Baggu crescent bag that is so similar to the original.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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At the end of the first half of this double episode, Elizabeth Gaines (Linda Purl), advisor to the Vice President, is shot by sniper Tom Walker (Chris Chalk), Brody's fellow POW—and the VP and a bunch of other important people are put in a bunker along with Brody, who plans to blow them all up.
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Her must-have product out of the bunch is this plumping and firming serum.
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
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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.
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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