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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Agentic automation is transforming warehouse operations by handling repetitive tasks like sorting, packing and labeling.
—Harshida Acharya, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The clamshell design and oversized durable zippers made packing easy, and the water-resistant fabric was dependable in harsher weather conditions.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
Packages with the logo of Amazon are transported at a packing station of a redistribution center of Amazon in Horn-Bad Meinberg, western Germany, on Dec. 9, 2024.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Even full-size lanterns can be disassembled and detached from their bases for easy packing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Agentic automation is transforming warehouse operations by handling repetitive tasks like sorting, packing and labeling.
—Harshida Acharya, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The clamshell design and oversized durable zippers made packing easy, and the water-resistant fabric was dependable in harsher weather conditions.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
Packages with the logo of Amazon are transported at a packing station of a redistribution center of Amazon in Horn-Bad Meinberg, western Germany, on Dec. 9, 2024.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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They are made in the U.S. with high-quality materials including cotton bouclé, genuine cowhide leather, velvet, an organic kapok filling and healing crystals.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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For the nut filling, mix sugar, water and lemon juice in a pan.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
Verb
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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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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Central banks' growing appetite for gold meant that the precious metal was the second-largest global reserve asset in 2024, according to a European Central Bank report out Wednesday — but analysts suggest some institutions may be nearing their fill.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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The higher the fill power, the fluffier the pillow.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 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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There’s no underestimating the harm Netflix did to Squid Game by merchandising this dark satire of capitalism into consumerist oblivion, then delaying its conclusion with a second season that was mostly filler.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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There are some great games here, but there’s too much filler from the Atari 2600 for my liking.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Sage Season biscuits, pork dishes, and poultry stuffings with the gray-green leaves of sage (Salvia officinalis).—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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Try celery juice, add it to salads, eat it raw, or incorporate it into casseroles or stuffing. 5.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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