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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
Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
For instance, Jane alleged, Combs once told her to fly with a pack of drugs from Los Angeles to meet him in Miami.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 6 June 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
So by the first pitch, Lindor, with a pack of sunflower seeds in hand, pulled up next to Mendoza in the dugout and just watched.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
For instance, Jane alleged, Combs once told her to fly with a pack of drugs from Los Angeles to meet him in Miami.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 6 June 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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Also, finish 10 activities to earn a free book with museum coupons (for kids and teens only) or a bag for adult participants.—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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There’s everything from 19th-century crazy quilts to vintage napkins, even a bag of stretchy strings.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Panthers are likely to add a veteran to this bunch, but for now, Richardson seems to have a significant leg up.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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With most of their money tied up in three players who share more or less the same set of skills (albeit to varying degrees) and a bunch of flawed complimentary pieces, the Suns have arguably the least cohesive roster in the league.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 June 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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Dry skin and sun damage are two common problems as men age, and this TSA-friendly bundle includes salicylic acid face wash for clean skin, face cream with SPF15, retinol cream for pre-sleep moisturizing and eye cream.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Customers who subscribe to bundles that include both services will able to access perks from both.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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There are some youth, but there’s a ton of growth taking place.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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There were signs written with Japanese and Chinese characters, and tons of traditional Asian motifs, like gold coins, dragons, lucky cats, and lanterns.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Trump’s rallies, inflammatory language, thin skin toward criticism, obsession with crowd size and media coverage — Çifci suggests these to be symptoms of a personality driven by defensive grandiosity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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When her name was called out last as part of the Sky’s pregame introductions, the franchise-record crowd of 19,496 gave a roaring ovation for the player who helped bring the team its only championship, along with her more than 2,000 assists and 3,700 points.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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