1
as in plugging
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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2
as in loading
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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3
as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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4
as in bearing
to wear or have on one's person
a private detective packing a weapon
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Recent Examples of packing
David J. Neal
august 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Thursday is the day for Block, Instacart, Pinterest, SMIC, Sony, and Twilio.
Thoughts and prayers for all the tech CFOs out there—plus the CISOs packing for Black Hat and Def Con.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
Yet as Gramm and Boudreaux correctly point out, the large Chicago meat packing houses actually supported the legislation!
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
And her reading included scouring the camp’s packing list, digesting weather reports, and poring over oxygen canister instructions.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 28 July 2025
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That’s because thawing while still in the reduced oxygen packing turns the fish into a bacteria breeding ground.
—David J. Neal
august 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Thursday is the day for Block, Instacart, Pinterest, SMIC, Sony, and Twilio.
Thoughts and prayers for all the tech CFOs out there—plus the CISOs packing for Black Hat and Def Con.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
Yet as Gramm and Boudreaux correctly point out, the large Chicago meat packing houses actually supported the legislation!
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
And her reading included scouring the camp’s packing list, digesting weather reports, and poring over oxygen canister instructions.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Bunting in particular seemed to benefit from his linemates’ efficiency in filling the net.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The SpaceX Dragon vehicle carrying the four spacefarers selected for a mission known as Crew-10 successfully docked at the orbital outpost about 28 hours after launching from Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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But Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra insists the ethos remains, even at times such as these, with his team carrying a seven-game losing streak and 29-38 record into Monday night’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Eat your fill of soba noodles at Azumaya Soba, an Iwate prefecture staple for over a century.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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For a dose of city charm, head to Kyoto to get your fill of historic architecture and buzzing markets.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Forty farmers supply this dairy, hauling milk here twice a day.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the largest airlifter in the American fleet, this massive aircraft plays a critical role in strategic operations—hauling troops, equipment, helicopters, and even entire military bases across continents in a single flight.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Next, plant seasonal types, consisting of medium-height plants offering seasonal blooms from spring through fall, along with interesting foliage as a midrange filler.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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These companies aren’t just filler between small and large.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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For dinner, fish dishes range from Cajun Cod with crawfish-oyster stuffing to Floribbean Mahi-Mahi with jasmine rice, coconut rum sauce, and mango salsa.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Google Ads and Microsoft Ads can detect this tactic—and may penalize your account for keyword stuffing.—
Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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