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
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Those assessments would then inform the packing used to transport the uranium.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
Somewhat inexplicably, they were both seen packing and leaving Grey Sloan that same day.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Noun
More than two centuries after the 13 colonies rebelled against King George III and sent his redcoats packing, a direct descendant of that monarch will arrive Monday in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence from British rule.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Those assessments would then inform the packing used to transport the uranium.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The couple, who got married in 2012 and share four kids, seem interested in packing their bags and heading across the pond for a while.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
Somewhat inexplicably, they were both seen packing and leaving Grey Sloan that same day.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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The menu at Eggroll Company puts a creative spin on classic egg rolls with oversized, fried-to-order creations packed with bold fillings.—
Evan Moore
May 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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The filling features a few savory stars — aged Gruyère cheese, Swiss chard, lean Canadian bacon, onion and garlic.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Through a combination of outdoor placements, promotional teams on the streets and airline seatbacks, the distributor’s advertising unit is plugging the company’s multi-channel packages.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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On Friday, the Knicks had Shamet to thank for plugging the hole in the starting unit.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The pads typically have 15 vans loading up packages every 20 minutes, though the number more than doubles around the holiday season.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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That includes moving baggage, loading cargo and assisting with equipment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Others may use hollow pipes, tubes, window ledges or even sliding door tracks (a favorite site for the grass-carrying wasp).—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Lerner’s critical reputation is also through the roof, each new book carrying the weight of potentially being a moment of great artistic import.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Eat your fill of bivalves at the Niantic Bay Oyster Festival in September, or celebrate East Lyme Day in July with fireworks and live music.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Each fill provides up to five hours of burntime, and the set also includes a metal snuffer to extinguish the flames.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
Verb
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That means it's built for open roads and longer commutes, not for locking up at a bike rack or hauling up a stairwell.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The collision separated the truck's cab from the trailer, which appeared to be hauling a large pavement grinder.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Popular treatments in Thailand include Botox and dermal fillers, laser hair removal, skin tightening procedures such as Oligio, advanced facial and dermatology services and traditional spa and holistic therapies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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There are no fillers, no preservatives, no frozen dough.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Cole Allen, who was shackled and wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, transporting a firearm across state lines and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Built in 1885, the route once played a key role in transporting coffee and grains from the Curitiba highlands to the coast.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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