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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the auditorium was packed
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
a densely packed sequence of events
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as in plugged
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 loaded
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 carried
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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Recent Examples of packed
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The free event is returning to the city’s Lakeview Park on Sunday, June 14, and is slated to host a dozen food trucks and over 100 vendors, organizers said, for what is expected to be a packed crowd.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
It’s packed with beach vibes and fun.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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Adjective
Frameline strikes gold to mark its fabulous rainbow-ready 50th anniversary festival, one that’s jam-packed with 140 films showcasing the best that LGBTQ+ movie-making has to offer.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The free event is returning to the city’s Lakeview Park on Sunday, June 14, and is slated to host a dozen food trucks and over 100 vendors, organizers said, for what is expected to be a packed crowd.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Verb
That can be easier said than done as Altidore did point out that the World Cup schedule is fairly packed.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
It’s packed with beach vibes and fun.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packed
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The supporting drama categories remain the most crowded acting races, but still shows the long-term decline, which is staggering.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Server-level performance works for machines plugged into wall power.—
Lee-Lean Shu,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Households today have a growing number of chargers plugged into outlets—for phones, laptops, security cameras, and more.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give the Angels an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings, and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth in a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give Los Angeles an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth to help the Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Iran's blockade of the strait, which carried about 20% of the world's oil supply before the war, has throttled traffic through the critical oil shipping channel, driving up fuel prices and threatening the global economy.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The show focuses on a person looking back at their life and what carried them through from a list of wonderful things, big and small, that make life worth living.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Whether Tuchel will, in fact, be able to produce a more intense high-pressing style this summer, given the climate and the dense schedule, is another matter.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Visitors of historic New Castle are greeted with cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and a rich history that can only be found in a few other cities in the region.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Hart had just stuffed a breakaway attempt by Hall that would’ve extended Carolina’s lead to four.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In December 2025, thieves in Massachusetts stole a truck stuffed with $400,000 in lobster meat bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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