1
as in to cease
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the auto company is downsizing and will be packing up operations at the local plant
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2
as in to abandon
to stop doing (something) permanently
after two years of college, he decided to pack in that academic stuff and join the army
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack (up or in)
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At the end of 2024, SHR ceased operations, paving the way for the rise of the Haas Factory Team.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025 -
In turn, matchups between strong Group of 5 teams and hefty pocketbooks will cease to exist.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, progressive Democrats did not respond to those companies’ overtures by abandoning Trader Joe’s and prosecco to guzzle Buds at Wally World.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Popular visa categories often reach their annual limit well before the fiscal year ends, particularly for applicants from countries with high demand.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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George Springer’s revival season reaches new heights Springer ended last season with the ninth-lowest OPS in the American League.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This back-to-school season, PEOPLE spoke to Shelly Gates, a Mississippi mom who quit her job as an elementary school teacher to design dorm rooms full-time.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In the rivalry game at CSU-Pueblo, the Cyclones took an 18-7 lead into halftime, but the Hornets didn’t quit.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Fall weather isn't stopping the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its crews are set to begin a number of construction work across the state.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Good Fortune follows Reeves as an angel, Gabriel, tasked by his boss, Martha (Sandra Oh), with stopping humans from dying while texting and driving.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Metoclopramide, another drug frequently used to manage nausea, was discontinued by nearly a third of patients due to adverse reactions.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The route between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Midland will be discontinued the next day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Colleyville Heritage defeated Richland 30-21 in a game halted early in the third quarter after a second lightning delay Friday at Mustang-Panther Stadium.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pre-order offers officially run until September 12, but Deluxe Edition-specific bonuses will likely cut off a day earlier, based on past years.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The White House cut off billions of Harvard’s federal dollars, then tried to block the school’s ability to enroll international students, who for the last four years have made up more than a fourth of the student body.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Pack (up or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack%20%28up%20or%20in%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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