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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
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2025
The squad was arguably weaker than the one that was promoted, let alone being weaker than the squad that was packed with internationals but relegated two years before.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2025
Mini Packs: Requires selecting & maintaining in good standing a compatible base pack: MySports Extra & MyHome Team requires MySport base pack.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 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
With these skincare superstars, the balm packs a punch of moisture that can immediately soften lips while also working overtime to support the pout’s overall hydration levels.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2025
The squad was arguably weaker than the one that was promoted, let alone being weaker than the squad that was packed with internationals but relegated two years before.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Readers who obtain 20-29 stamps can enter to win a prize pack of books and those with 30 or more stamps can enter to win one of three grand prizes.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2025
Mini Packs: Requires selecting & maintaining in good standing a compatible base pack: MySports Extra & MyHome Team requires MySport base pack.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 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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The unidentified teens allegedly punched the man in the face and hit him with a backpack before running away.—
Brie Stimson , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the clip, taken on board a train at Penn Station, New York City, a dog sits hunched over on a seat between what appears to be the owner and a backpack.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, he was chased back to the second base bag.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fill the bag with equal parts warm water and white vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Williams, who owned a 2.12 ERA in four career starts against the Twins, struggled to throw strikes against a patient Twins bunch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Brad Pitt is zooming around in a race car, a new karate kid makes his debut (with help from the old one), a bunch of rampaging dinosaurs return, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are acting freaky once more.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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The lighter suitcase will make the journey more pleasant and easy, according to multiple posts.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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What started as a way to spot your suitcase became a canvas for self-expression.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The least expensive ticket bundle will be Basic, which will include a seat assignment given at check in and the final position in boarding.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Finally, cord-cutters can watch the new episode of ABC News’ Impact x Nightline and expand their content library with Disney’s selection of bundles that include Disney+, Hulu, Max and/or ESPN+ from $10.99 monthly.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The tiny pup has been spotted meeting tons of celebs, including Demi Moore and her tiny dog, Pilaf, Powell's Twister costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and more.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pontiff, who had been facing major health issues in the past several weeks, used an aide, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to deliver his Easter Sunday speech to a crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to the Smithsonian, crowds spent the day viewing the animals, picnicking, and, especially popular with children, participating in the Annual Easter Egg Roll on what’s known as Lion and Tiger Hill at the zoo.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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