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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Seven of the health facilities that Save the Children had supported in the region have fully closed, and 20 more have partly ceased operations.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025 -
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei himself is thought to be operating from an underground bunker and has ceased communicating electronically, delaying his ability to guide the rest of the regime’s leaders.—
Dana Stroul,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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To add insult to injury, Pfizer abandoned its plan just a few years after the Kelo decision, just as its tax breaks were about to expire and after about $80 million of taxpayer money was spent, and the land remains a vacant lot all these years later.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Another noted that the Post tried to become a national rival to The New York Times and failed — abandoning its identity as a regional and D.C. insider paper in the process.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The growing conflict between Israel and Iran is testing Trump who ran on a promise to quickly end the brutal wars in Gaza and Ukraine and build a foreign policy that more broadly favors steering clear of foreign conflicts.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Then, Randi Weingarten, the influential leader of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, both quit the DNC over their disagreement with Martin’s leadership.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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The singer-songwriter has also said that the album was informed by her experiences with disordered eating, quitting birth control and breaking off a longterm relationship.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Nearly as important, though, is the fact that streaming continues to be a sizable fount of new viewers even after on-air and DVR viewing essentially stops.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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State police finally stopped the car on a rural road outside of Huntsville, north of Houston.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Seven of the patients were able to discontinue injections while the others were able to significantly reduce the amount needed.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Since Trump took office and issued a January executive order directing federal agencies across the country to discontinue DEI efforts, some cities have adjusted or scaled back their respective Juneteenth celebrations.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
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However, Lucas’ poor first touch allows Caicedo to halt the attack.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Burroughs temporarily had halted the government’s action hours after Harvard sued.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Iran may retaliate against U.S. forces in the region, cut off a global oil supply route or try to accelerate its nuclear program.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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When opponents control the midfield, press high and cut off those vertical routes, Iceland struggles to progress the ball or retain meaningful possession.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
22 June 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 29 Jun. 2025.
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