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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
Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Everyone else will find that the island makes for fun people-watching, especially at the few relatively large (by Ponza standards) beaches, which become packed in July and August.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Doubly packed with references compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy movie wedges in everything from Mario 2 villains to Star Fox, and marks the first steps toward establishing a larger Nintendo cinematic universe.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The home opener featured a packed stadium, VIP appearances, tributes to a late Royals outfielder and a 3-1 win by the boys in blue.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Everyone else will find that the island makes for fun people-watching, especially at the few relatively large (by Ponza standards) beaches, which become packed in July and August.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Michigan packed the paint on defense, basically giving the team that averaged the fifth-fewest 3-point attempts in the country this year free rein from long distance, then daring Arizona to create inside.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Doubly packed with references compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy movie wedges in everything from Mario 2 villains to Star Fox, and marks the first steps toward establishing a larger Nintendo cinematic universe.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packed
Adjective
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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
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers complained about practices like overbooking and increasingly crowded cabins that left passengers feeling more like cargo than customers, while industry groups worried flyers would feel entitled to flout the rules.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The three compartment sink was plugged with towels instead of drain plugs.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The establishments have plugged hundreds of millions of dollars into their local economies, drawing people who would never otherwise travel there and bringing thousands of jobs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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David Bednar allowed an RBI single to Xavier Edwards in the ninth and loaded the bases before earning his fourth save.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the top of the second with the bases loaded, the Mets’ Carson Benge hit a slow roller to the left side of the infield.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Cazzola said the removal of the original crosswalk carried symbolic weight for the LGBTQ community.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The zoning board granted the permit in 2025 after a public hearing alongside an exception to the rules that would allow six units on the site, instead of the less-dense two units that would normally be allowed on the property’s square footage.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Once a month, Brian Emerick makes the trip from the Chicago suburbs to Jacobs' house in the city to pick up 10 or 20 boxes each stuffed with 50 or 100 tapes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2012, when John Calipari stuffed his roster with one-and-done pros, everyone assumed that his was the new path to instant success.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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But he was hauled back into court in August 2024 to answer to new allegations that also attempted to poison his daughter, who was then 10, using the same method.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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From the near-panoramic window of our room at the Spindrift, we were greeted each morning by sea otters floating on their backs in the kelp beds, pods of dolphins arcing through the swell and the occasional seal hauled out on a nearby promontory.—
Alexandra Genova,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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