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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
Antique lovers get a special treat on the fourth Sunday of each month, when several streets in Old Town are packed with vendors for the Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 My mom’s planning to pack it on her upcoming Houston trip (where the weather is always chaotic). Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
On their shopping trip, Brosseau and Schulze found a family-pack of chicken drumsticks for $5. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Plus, the film shows a pack of beagles let loose, drag nuns taking a smoke break – and much more. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 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
  • Most movies are paired with local live acts to fill the air as the crowd mills in or to keep the party going long after the projector shuts off.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Mortgage rates remain elevated, filling a gas tank can easily cost $100, and grocery bills continue to strain family budgets.
    Norbert J. Michel, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Better hygiene isn’t the only reason Bogoyavlenskiy and his team load silverware this way.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After perfecting the design on their computer, Tiu loaded a drum of yellow ink into the printer.
    Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • West Virginia’s Cam Cook — the nation’s leading rusher last season — is the only other running back with 30 carries in a game this year.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest aircraft in the fleet, Boeing’s 767-300F, typically carries about 116,000 lbs.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The girlfriend gave authorities permission to search the truck for Adams’ cellphone, and one of the investigators found a backpack in the bed.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking of coordination, this is the bag my daughter chose on her first day of kindergarten to go along with her State Bag backpack.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The children were learning how to make gift bags and perfume, a free workshop that offered them a brief respite from Cuba's realities.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • This version is made by ripping open a single-serving bag of chips — say, Doritos — then piling in meats, cheeses, veggies, sour cream, salsa and other ingredients.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Joseph’s lavender looks are, as usual, the most divisive of the bunch.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The caffè is the most casual of the bunch, with big red armchairs and vintage posters decorating the walls.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2026.

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