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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
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The Claridge’s dinner adds to a packed London social calendar for Hayek-Pinault.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Seattle’s soccer culture is strong—66,925 people packed the stands Friday—and with the stadium just steps from downtown, near the water, the game had the true feel of a global gathering.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 June 2026
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Adjective
The bag is roomy enough to fit a 15-inch laptop plus everyday essentials, like a lightweight cardigan, a water bottle, and packed lunch.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The Claridge’s dinner adds to a packed London social calendar for Hayek-Pinault.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Verb
Banana peels are packed with nutrients that go to waste when simply tossed in the trash.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Seattle’s soccer culture is strong—66,925 people packed the stands Friday—and with the stadium just steps from downtown, near the water, the game had the true feel of a global gathering.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 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.
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
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The Heat will be looking for spacers to put around Antetokounmpo, who might already be dealing with crowded driving lanes because Bam Adebayo is his new frontcourt partner.
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The nominees for the 2026 ESPYs are out, with New York Knicks hero Jalen Brunson leading a crowded lineup of sports stars for this year’s installment of the award show.
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The board will guide priorities and strategy while its chair will also have a regular seat on IAAPA’s global board of directors to ensure that the regional body is directly plugged into the wider organization.
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The Independents is already plugged into the fashion world with a portfolio spanning Karla Otto, Bureau Betak, K2, Prodject, Lucien Pagès Communication and other agencies working across brand strategy, communications, runway shows and cultural activations.
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During the last homestand, the day after the bottom of the order struck out consecutively with the bases loaded in what became a walk-off win against the Baltimore Orioles, Roberts called over Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland in the dugout during batting practice.
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Detroit, though, loaded the bases with one out in the third on a walk, Altuve's fielding error and a hit batter.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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The only real scoring chances arrived in the dying moments of a game that carried macabre tendencies, long after the match had devolved into a turf war.
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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.
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In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.
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More memory, denser racks, faster deployment The new server promises 50 percent more memory per socket and more GPU memory compared to the previous generation.
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For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include dense foam cushions wrapped in smooth polyester.
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Pelé, Brazil’s greatest soccer hero, learned the game with a ball that his father made out of a sock stuffed with rags.
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It can be used as a super-soft full-sized blanket, or as a travel pillow when stuffed back into its carrying case.
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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