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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Because of Fertitta’s club ownership, Caesars will likely cease Rockets bets across its holdings if it is sold to Fertitta Entertainment—a notable loss of a competitive NBA team from its online and land-based sportsbook menus.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Once the escort had ceased, Rapo reportedly approached Karzoun in front of Señor Pepe’s restaurant and caused the injuries that would ultimately lead to his death, the lawsuit states.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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No one deserves to be abandoned, let alone by someone who supposedly loves them.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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What is to stop ICE from requiring teachers and school administrators to abandon their responsibility to keep students safe, or to sever trusting relationships with their students by providing information about their immigration status, family or residence?—
Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The video, shared by the Chino Police Department, shows two vehicles stopping at a red light in front of and behind a big rig on Friday.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Evan Geyen stopped 20 shots in goal for Delano.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bachman quit the band after the Fillmore show in May 1970, fed up with the rigors of touring, business disputes, and lifestyle clashes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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And the quits rate of workers voluntarily leaving their jobs — which can reflect their degree of confidence in the job market — stayed relatively low at around 2% throughout 2025.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Wolverines would still need to beat Maryland to end the season and make a run in the Big Ten tournament to earn a chance at a 1-seed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The reunions did not end there.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The cereal held on much longer than many items on this list, finally being discontinued in 2018.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ford may have discontinued the F-150 Lightning, but there are still several electric trucks on the market that are solid options for drivers searching within the segment.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dubai’s airport operator said flights were halted indefinitely at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international flights, and the Dubai World Central — Al Maktoum International Airport on the Gulf city’s outskirts.—
Cara Rubinsky,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Airlines have been periodically halting flights to the region for years as conflicts and associated security concerns arise.—
Dan Mangan,Leslie Josephs,Spencer Kimball,CJ Haddad,Justin Papp,Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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The thought of being cut off from the rich traditions of Istanbul, where waves of people come together, was the biggest challenge of our first year in a foreign land.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Athletes were cut off from their family and friends.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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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 4 Mar. 2026.
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