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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
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
The breadth and depth of music on television were on full display on April 15 at IndieWire and Disney’s Pass the Remote panel, where some of the best composers and music supervisors in the business gathered in front of a packed theater at Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles to discuss their work.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
Sparks fly when firefighters arrive at a romance novel event
A TikTok user caught firefighters on camera arriving to a packed audience of mostly female Abby Jimenez novel fans after a fire alarm sounded at the venue in Toronto.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The panel was just one part of the packed itinerary at the Japan edition of the Star Wars Celebration, the biennial convention that fêtes all manner of things related to Jedis, Siths, and other creations from the galaxy far, far away.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
The breadth and depth of music on television were on full display on April 15 at IndieWire and Disney’s Pass the Remote panel, where some of the best composers and music supervisors in the business gathered in front of a packed theater at Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles to discuss their work.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
Sparks fly when firefighters arrive at a romance novel event
A TikTok user caught firefighters on camera arriving to a packed audience of mostly female Abby Jimenez novel fans after a fire alarm sounded at the venue in Toronto.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packed
Adjective
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On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the Johnnies have not filled the voids left by point guards Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith, who were seniors last season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shaw has the benefit of hitting in a lineup filled with talent.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trevor Story’s ground out with the bases loaded pushed across the winning run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Houck loaded the bases with one out in the first Wednesday but only allowed one run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Smoke particles carried by the wind infiltrate homes, schools, and offices, posing serious health risks.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This layer also contains Earth’s oceanic crust — a thinner and denser layer below the oceans — and the continental crust that sits above this layer.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The good news As solar cycle 25 is set to weaken soon, the high-energy proton soup around the planet will soon get denser again.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The resulting wood chips and soil are either piled in place to rot and decay or hauled offsite.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was no saving the original nest and − A Place Called Hope had already built a replacement platform nest, then hauled it high in the tree.—
Jack Perry,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These Steve Madden platform sneakers feature thick, cushioned soles that provide extra height without sacrificing comfort.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The moment a Delta Air Lines plane burst into flames on the tarmac of Orlando International Airport on Monday was captured on video, showing the emergency evacuation of passengers and crew as thick smoke billowed from one of its engines.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The cargo had been a top priority, transported across the Pacific in record time, with the crew largely unaware of its significance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The unidentified victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries to the chest and hand, Josef said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packed. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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