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
Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Fold it, roll it, stuff it in, and hope for the best—everyone has their own personal packing strategy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Jones belabored this point as well, once again citing packing too much and how a broken zipper can quickly turn messy if security is unable to quickly re-pack your belongings.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The unisex Outdoor Research Oasis Sun Hat is perfect for keeping you cool while wicking sweat, while the Women’s CTR Summit Crushable Straw Hat is ideal for packing, and both are just $22 right now.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Fold it, roll it, stuff it in, and hope for the best—everyone has their own personal packing strategy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
From professional and customer reviews, the TH1s were well received and the brand's bet on packing high-grade componentry into its headphones paid off.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Jones belabored this point as well, once again citing packing too much and how a broken zipper can quickly turn messy if security is unable to quickly re-pack your belongings.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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Customers can pick three tacos with chicken, beef, seafood or veggie fillings; an appetizer of chips and dip, chicharrones or corn with bone marrow butter; and for dessert, tres leches cake or churros with chocolate sauce.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The city said some of the causes for high bills are things like a running toilet , leaking faucets, Refrigerator/ice-maker line leak, washing machine hose leaks , irrigation leaks , pool filling, and pressure washing.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sadly, then, the state seems more interested in plugging a budget hole than meeting its climate goals.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That’s hoovering up free cash flows and loading the companies with depreciating assets, radically altering many of the characteristics that have helped fuel the firms’ rise over the past decade.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s hoovering up free cash flows and loading the companies with depreciating assets, radically altering many of the characteristics that have helped fuel the firms’ rise over the past decade.—
Jeran Wittenstein,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Blue Ghost will land on the lunar far side carrying LuSee Night, which will deploy directly from the spacecraft.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The site would require a one-time fill of between 60,000 and 70,000 gallons of water that would cycle throughout the project’s lifespan in a closed-loop system.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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All pillows are handmade using their proprietary, patent-pending fill.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The wreck has been confirmed to be that of the Clough, a stone-hauling sailing vessel that was built in Ohio in 1867 and sank a year later, according to the museum.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of the vehicles was a pickup hauling a livestock trailer, which was carrying 30 sheep and one goat, according to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, which was called to help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There should be no artificial preservatives or fillers, nor should ingredients influence the effectiveness of the pill.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next, lay filler material like gravel or loose stones and garden fabric to promote drainage.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As one of DeSantis’ closest aides, Uthmeier helped coordinate legal strategy for transporting migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard, oversaw responses to pandemic-era litigation and worked on the state’s escalating legal fight with Walt Disney Company.—
Garrett Shanley Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ralph Lauren’s collection was beautiful, transporting and had a mythical quality.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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