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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
carefully pack the food containers so we'll have as much as possible for the picnic
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as in to load
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
I had packed the suitcase so tightly that it wouldn't close
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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 loads
a considerable amount
it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth
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as in bunch
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
had run with a pack of hot-rodders when he was in high school
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as in bosom
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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
packed the child off to a good boarding school
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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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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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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
with the dinner conversation becoming more and more desultory, the time had clearly come to pack off
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Recent Examples of pack
David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
When the kit isn't in use, all of its components pack down into two travel bags.
—Ben Coxworth
may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2025
Jane Lacroix, People.com, 24 May 2025
The United States leads the pack, largely thanks to its investment firepower.
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
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Verb
As expected, the latest version of the company’s flagship product is packed with upgrades and new features.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
When the kit isn't in use, all of its components pack down into two travel bags.
—Ben Coxworth
may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2025
Noun
Leading the pack is India Fowler, who plays the outcast prom queen contender Lori Granger, a girl with a messy past involving her parents and their death.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 24 May 2025
The United States leads the pack, largely thanks to its investment firepower.
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Adjective
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube.
—Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
Noun
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For three Angelenos, the journey began with a backpack on their shoulders, walking in the sun, carrying other people’s golf clubs.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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For serious hikers, there are specialty dog harness backpacks that can be used in an emergency to carry large dogs.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Zia Shaked, 11, who said her favorite activity was reading, had spent the morning with her mother stuffing five bags full of the weeds that had been uprooted by her younger brother and cousin.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The Siesta's rectangular cut makes for a much roomier, more comfortable bag.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Other than capitalizing on its popularity and maybe making a bunch of money, what is the point of a live-action version of this game?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Carell’s performance is the broadest of the bunch, but his character is also the most desperate.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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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
Noun
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Although these items should definitely have a spot in your suitcase, packing some easily forgotten—but just as necessary—travel essentials will make your trip even more enjoyable.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Pair them with a quick-drying T-shirt and my favorite trench coat, and travel outfits feel more put together (and take up less space in your suitcase, too).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The Tigers have staged this flaming start thanks to their unique play style and positive culture and a bundle of comeback stories.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Ladder extended the $160 million and worked with other institutions to package the mortgage with dozens of loans, then sell off the bundle in pieces, painting a rosy picture for the buyers.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The Reserve’s storage facility features scores of private vaults capable of storing 25 to 60 tons of gold, which are stored in boxes and sealed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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These ideas are meant to give CNN viewers something extra in an era when many news executives acknowledge traditional presentations are losing their ability to captivate large crowds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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The Ronna’s Hut owner is gearing up for a much bigger crowd on June 7 because word of mouth for some reason is strong, with thousands of comments left on the festival’s social media.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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