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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
Few railroads pack as much history into so few miles as the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 This park is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S William Land Regional Park was packed with hungry Banana Festival-goers early in the morning, and activities kicked off alongside their arrival. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
The diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system is paired with a sizable onboard battery pack, allowing the yacht to cruise silently in fully electric mode when required. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 The memory trade extended its recent gains, with SanDisk leading the pack after a bullish Investor Day presentation on Thursday. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Aug. 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
  • Be sure to plan at least one evening on-property to catch the sunset, when the mountains are painted in shades of pink and purple before giving way to a sky filled with twinkling stars.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His previous spell on the Bernabeu bench was filled with arguments and feuds, with the Portuguese angrily taking on referees, journalists, opposition coaches and even his own players.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Similarly, loading up the XI for the opener away to Fulham with players who have enjoyed the benefits of a full pre-season makes sense, too.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Singles by Trout, Nolan Schanuel and Vaughn Grissom loaded the bases.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ultimately, though, the highlight is grabbing a glass of local wine at the lobby bar, carrying it to any one of the viewpoints on the massive lawn, and watching sunset over the silent sound, feeling like everything the light touches is yours.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In Cali, a woman was pulled from under a mountain of rubble on Tuesday to cheers as firemen carried her out on a stretcher following a complex, multinational rescue operation.
    Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The defense previously argued all the items in Mangione's backpack were obtained in an unconstitutional search, but judges in both the federal and state cases disagreed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • When a carry-on suitcase is too bulky, and a backpack is too cramped, a compact yet roomy travel bag is the perfect solution.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The ball hit the bag and shot into the air, allowing the Angels’ fifth run to score.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than chasing an entirely new hero product, the company has taken the design language and consumer learning from The New York, one of its bestselling and most recognisable bags, and developed another style around it.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The finding challenges earlier computer models that predict how nuclear fusion reactor materials handle extreme thermal loads.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For everyday loads of shirts, pants and towels, that’s more than enough.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There is a decent chance the New York Mets’ group of position players next season looks similar to this year’s bunch with some tweaks.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Rams use three tight ends and there’s a bunch of big personnel types all over the league.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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