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Recent Examples of pack rat
After a brief hike through some scrub, Wall finds a creosote bush studded with holes at the roots — evidence of pack rats that will provide the snake with sustenance.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Working from the assumption that hoarding is a damaging psychological condition, and not just an annoying habit, the researchers got previously incorrigible pack rats to take videos and photos of their treasured possessions.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2023
One of my favorite episodes features the pack rats Patty and Debra.
—Morgan Meis, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Fortunately for history, Stuart was something of a pack rat.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2023
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
Working from the assumption that hoarding is a damaging psychological condition, and not just an annoying habit, the researchers got previously incorrigible pack rats to take videos and photos of their treasured possessions.
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2023
One of my favorite episodes features the pack rats Patty and Debra.
—Morgan Meis, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Fortunately for history, Stuart was something of a pack rat.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack rat
Noun
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And, as volatility persists across parts of the broader market and other economic concerns linger, many retirement savers are exploring assets that historically hold value during periods of uncertainty.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Last year, 6% of Vanguard retirement savers took hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, an all-time high.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cake hoarder had struck again.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Crews started an aggressive attack and searched the home, with the effort complicated by hoarder-like conditions.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Pack rat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack%20rat. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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