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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
On weekdays, Library Blu, the hotel’s bar, is packed with guests unwinding post-work, but weekends also bring in locals checking-in for a staycation. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 The shows this season felt especially primed for summer, packed with color, print, and cheeky accessories. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Noun
Its thin, lightweight design packs built-in GPS, over 40 active tracking modes, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and a six-day battery. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 They were caught with 18 kilometers left by the chasing pack as teams looked to place their leading sprinter in position to contest the victory. ABC News, 10 July 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
  • Workers in hard hats and mountains of dirt fill empty lots directly across from the new restaurants.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
  • The Grammy winner performed 12 shows beginning in mid-June, making history by filling one of the world's great venues a dozen times.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • So when Alex Vesia struggled against the Rockies in the eighth inning and Muncy suffered a throwing error, Colorado seemed in position to score with the bases loaded and one out.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Mets star Juan Soto walked to load the bases; Bo Bichette followed with a sacrifice fly and Carson Benge hit an RBI single.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • In Orange County, its vector control district reported its first disease-carrying mosquitoes in Newport Beach on June 2.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Adidas has long been known for its line of performance footwear, lifestyle sneakers and athletic apparel (including many current World Cup jerseys), but the brand also has a bustling accessories business, with bags and backpacks selling well online.
    Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • The suspect still had two Molotov cocktails in his backpack when he was arrested shortly after the final incident, police sources said.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Tatis slid safely into the bag, and the relay to first base was not in time to get Merrill.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Using a plastic bag to collect the soil and disposing of it in the garbage — not green yard waste bins — will help to reduce the spread of airborne chemicals.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.
    Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match.
    Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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