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pack

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noun

1
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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2
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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3
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
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
Noun
Working within the rigid studio system of 1960s Japan, Suzuki broke every rule in the book, turning out wild gangster movies packed with pop-art color, absurd humor and radical editing. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 Picking and packing orders to ship out to people’s homes cannot match the profit margins of having customers browse pallets in a warehouse. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Bolt EVs were recalled due to a potential battery pack fire risk. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025 Lil had the food pack open and a fire going. Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
Verb
  • On the play Warner got hurt, the 49ers were missing a right defensive end, and coaches mistakenly assumed practice-squad call-up Trevis Gipson stayed on the field to fill that role after racing down on kickoff coverage and making the initial hit on a tackle.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • So does Stagier Bar, with creations like dumplings filled with lomo saltado, a Peruvian dish of sautéed beef that hints at the chef Joel Baeza’s Latin American roots.
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • To get started, simply load your disc, select an output format, adjust any settings as needed, and then press Start.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Suitcases were being loaded as well.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Washington also had a 48-yard run on the Razorbacks’ first drive and finished with 147 yards on 16 carries.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From duffels to backpacks to cross-body bags, these picks are built to lighten the load.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Addicted to the sight of Toni bicycling through town with a backpack full of kale.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The aide ordered his family to pack their bags and go to the defense ministry in the capital’s central Umayyad Square.
    Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Two months after hitting the catwalk in a futuristic Balmain design, Cher starred in the French luxury fashion house’s campaign for The Balmain Blaze leather bag.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The extra-large dryer fits large loads and can handle multiple blankets.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The fourth-generation model (and third Spyder overall) is a true speed machine, combining more aggressive styling with loads of power.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There are far more menacing 4X space game series out there, but Galactic Civilizations is an extremely welcoming experience for new players while still offering a bunch of depth and strategic choices for players to make.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Nevertheless, slinging the ball around to a bunch of no-names, Mayfield willed the Bucs to a 30-19 win over the 49ers, throwing for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
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 22 Oct. 2025.

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