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
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 Jan. 2026
Prep for tomorrow by setting the coffee maker, laying out your outfit, and packing lunches and bags.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Alcohol and Non-alcoholic Beverages There is no shortage of food and drink on board, so cruise lines prohibit guests from packing their own.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Plus, Amazon shoppers have called out that the fabric is wrinkle-resistant, so the dress is also ideal for packing.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 Jan. 2026
Prep for tomorrow by setting the coffee maker, laying out your outfit, and packing lunches and bags.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
And yes, a trip to the islands will feature plenty of time for sunbathing and palm-tree gazing, but packing only for the beach would be a huge wardrobe oversight.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Alcohol and Non-alcoholic Beverages There is no shortage of food and drink on board, so cruise lines prohibit guests from packing their own.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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For something even more filling, ossobuco is also a very popular dish in Northern Italy that can be made into small bites for an après-ski party.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Strips of lemon and orange zest perfume batters and fillings with their invigorating essential oils.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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Holding space for your interests, priorities and life circumstances is good offense, but a crazy job market also requires strong career defense, such as plugging up your financial foundation and skill gaps.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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These systems can be purchased for a fraction of the price of rooftop panels and can be as simple to use as plugging into an existing electrical outlet.—
Calvin Ball,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding 1/2 cup to your washer drum before loading in dirty laundry will help boost the cleaning properties of your detergent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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Caron added that the crew member involved was reportedly assisting ground staff by loading items as an extra set of hands and may have been left unaccounted for when the doors closed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The stars are going to be carrying the Olympic torches.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Diógenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Catatumbo, the airline said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Get your fill of Sweetheart Cherry Chocolate Chip cupcakes.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The bedding is durable with a little heft, and the fill is a breathable medium weight.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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At 14 years old, Warsh worked setting up kegs and hauling ice at the Saratoga, New York, racetrack before later earning a promotion selling programs and pencils to bettors streaming through the gates.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The truck was hauling liquid acid, the city said in a statement.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Artist Identity & Trust Storytelling helps fans understand who’s behind the music, and ensures authentic creativity stands out from anonymous filler.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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The lip lift isn’t a cure-all—sometimes filler is actually the answer.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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China has just unveiled the world’s largest car carrier, capable of transporting up to 10,800 vehicles in a single trip, thus marking a massive milestone as the global demand for car shipping continues to rise.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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The agency continued to provide rides to cold-weather shelters during the storm, transporting nearly 700 people since Friday.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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