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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
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2025
The squad was arguably weaker than the one that was promoted, let alone being weaker than the squad that was packed with internationals but relegated two years before.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2025
Mini Packs: Requires selecting & maintaining in good standing a compatible base pack: MySports Extra & MyHome Team requires MySport base pack.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
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Verb
With these skincare superstars, the balm packs a punch of moisture that can immediately soften lips while also working overtime to support the pout’s overall hydration levels.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2025
The squad was arguably weaker than the one that was promoted, let alone being weaker than the squad that was packed with internationals but relegated two years before.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Readers who obtain 20-29 stamps can enter to win a prize pack of books and those with 30 or more stamps can enter to win one of three grand prizes.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2025
Mini Packs: Requires selecting & maintaining in good standing a compatible base pack: MySports Extra & MyHome Team requires MySport base pack.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube.
—Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
Verb
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His path has been long, filled with moments of uncertainty and sacrifice.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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After defrosting them in the microwave or in the fridge overnight, they can be torn apart by hand to become noodles or left whole to fill, roll up, and fry.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the second inning, the A’s added another run when shortstop Jacob Wilson walked with the bases loaded.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Larnach hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning and Byron Buxton later homered as the Twins topped the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Target Field. Larnach also singled in a run in the fourth inning for the Twins, who only scored once despite loading the bases in each of the first three innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Emma had on a high-visibility vest over a short puffer jacket and was carrying a cardboard tube.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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Macdonald-King said the new charging facility is designed to serve as a transfer point between the specialized trucks that carry freight from the port and other trucks that ply the interstate highways to the east and north.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The unidentified teens allegedly punched the man in the face and hit him with a backpack before running away.—
Brie Stimson , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the clip, taken on board a train at Penn Station, New York City, a dog sits hunched over on a seat between what appears to be the owner and a backpack.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While customers can order the bag now, Panera's website says the product is expected to ship in August 2025.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In addition to the spacious main compartment, the bag has an exterior pocket for quick access to essentials.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Williams, who owned a 2.12 ERA in four career starts against the Twins, struggled to throw strikes against a patient Twins bunch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Brad Pitt is zooming around in a race car, a new karate kid makes his debut (with help from the old one), a bunch of rampaging dinosaurs return, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are acting freaky once more.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
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But according to Scott Eustis of Healthy Gulf, a nonprofit that monitors the health of the region and advocates for moving away from oil and gas extraction, it should have been plugged a decade ago.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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In an effort to avoid a third straight first-round exit, Bucks coach Doc Rivers plugged guards AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr. and forward Bobby Portis Jr. into the starting lineup.—
Michael Marot,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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