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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Start Early According to Jones, stress-free packing starts with timing.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
In the 1950s and 1960s, the United States and the Soviet Union competed for influence in Asia and Africa, packing their ideological visions in the guise of development, and luring modernizing Asian and African leaders with loans and technical assistance in dam building and hydraulics.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Tom Thibodeau was sent packing and Mike Brown was brought in as his replacement.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Start Early According to Jones, stress-free packing starts with timing.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
At just $9, the cozy Hanes Men’s EcoSmart Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt is primed to become your new go-to pick for in-flight wear, while the site is also stocked with packing cubes, comfy walking shoes, and even camping gear—starting at $6.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
In the 1950s and 1960s, the United States and the Soviet Union competed for influence in Asia and Africa, packing their ideological visions in the guise of development, and luring modernizing Asian and African leaders with loans and technical assistance in dam building and hydraulics.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Verb
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And now, Lundell is going to play a big role in filling Barkov’s absence this season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The constant stream of AI slop filling up everyone's feeds has raised the question of whether users will tire of AI videos as a genre of content.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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He was later seen loading his boat onto a trailer at a boat ramp, and officers working with Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies found his vehicle and trailer outside a home, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The three involved in the theft were seen carrying the ducks out in two separate trips and loading them into a truck before dropping them off at a friend's house.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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It is deployed on Type 094 (Jin-class) submarines, each carrying up to 12 missiles, with six Jin-class submarines currently in service.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The story centers on a man who travels to Pontianak carrying his deceased sister’s remains, hoping to honor her dying wishes while tracking down the father who deserted them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Becky Cameron 7-Piece Bedding Bundle This bedding bundle is great for people with allergies, thanks to its down-alternative fill that provides warmth without irritation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The rural reliance on immigrant teachers is concentrated on harder-to-fill specialties, Sadorf said.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not to be outdone, however, Elon Musk then began plugging an update to Grok Imagine, the video feature for his company xAI‘s chatbot.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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The setup is essentially as simple as plugging it in.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tom Grogan’s first job paid him just £30 ($40) a day lugging bricks and hauling cement on a Birmingham building site.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Then Ely found Muir, hauling him to the surface.—
Laylan Connelly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Holmes and other legal professionals say there are common telltale signs of careless AI use, such as citations to nonexistent case law, filler language that was left in, and ChatGPT-style emoji or formatting that looks nothing like a typical legal document.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Arrange artichokes, heads of lettuce, and lotus pods in similar colored vases, or use dry split peas as a vase filler.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ares instead collapses the two, transporting technology from the other universe—like the light cycle, a futuristic motorcycle that’s become a franchise icon—onto real-world streets.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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She’s also accused of accepting Rolex watches and other jewelry as bribes, and transporting a fugitive politician in a presidential vehicle.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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