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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
Stacy Lambe, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
And with such a packed, jet-setting schedule, she’s learned to adapt her rigid routine into something more flexible.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2025
If the rain gets to be too much, sit in any café for a restorative hot chocolate—even the always packed (if overpriced) Florian—without bumping elbows with tour groups.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump wasn’t invited to the NAACP’s annual convention — but even in his absence, the effects of his presidency loomed over a packed ballroom in uptown Charlotte Sunday.
—Julia Coin
updated July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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That same day, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was spotted among the packed crowd at T-Pain's performance on the Bud Light stage.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
And with such a packed, jet-setting schedule, she’s learned to adapt her rigid routine into something more flexible.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2025
If the rain gets to be too much, sit in any café for a restorative hot chocolate—even the always packed (if overpriced) Florian—without bumping elbows with tour groups.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
President Donald Trump wasn’t invited to the NAACP’s annual convention — but even in his absence, the effects of his presidency loomed over a packed ballroom in uptown Charlotte Sunday.
—Julia Coin
updated July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packed
Adjective
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That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other tests that can take several minutes or require privacy to use, this method is fast and low-profile, perfect for crowded clubs, bars, or house parties.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
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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The residential area is surrounded by dense woods, the Chief of the Pearl Police Department, Nick McLendon, tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Billions of years ago, when Earth was a giant ball of magma, dense droplets of liquid iron rained down into the planet’s depths, and this iron rain took the highly siderophile elements along for the ride, sequestering them in the core.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 Aug. 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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Each Jesse & Ben’s fry is three-eights of an inch thick.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Add a generous pour of dry white wine around (not on top of) the chicken, and roast for 45 to 55 minutes at 350°F, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of one of the thickest pieces of meat reads 145°F.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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