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
Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
My packing list consisted of heavy sweaters and boots for the winter weather.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
And for music lovers, the Sony ULT Field 5 is now 24% off, packing rugged durability, long battery life, and bass-rich sound that keeps outdoor hangouts alive.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Following the September 4 live eviction, in which the not-so-beloved Mickey Lee was sent packing, the live feeds went dark for nearly two days.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
My packing list consisted of heavy sweaters and boots for the winter weather.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Baltimore Ravens The Ravens were sent packing early in the postseason despite Lamar Jackson having an MVP-worthy season and the team going 12-5.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
And for music lovers, the Sony ULT Field 5 is now 24% off, packing rugged durability, long battery life, and bass-rich sound that keeps outdoor hangouts alive.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Verb
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Our cheese filling includes part-skim mozzarella and ricotta cheese.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, 19 states reported filling all slots in the Conrad 30 program, according to data collected by 3RNET, a nonprofit that connects health professionals with jobs in rural areas.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of segregating different regions behind loading screens as with previous games, now your environment is a single seamless setting that feels more connected than ever.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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With Xavier Edwards and Agustin Ramirez on, Otto Lopez reached on a fielder’s choice, loading the bases with two out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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SpaceX lands Falcon 9 boosters on offshore drone ships after most of its launches and only brings the rocket back to an onshore landing on missions carrying lighter payloads to orbit.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The deal with YouTube caps off a tumultuous year for Sesame Workshop, which lost its output deal with HBO last December, though the streaming platform inked a deal to continue carrying some library programming.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Dimmable, three-tone fill-light on tracker module.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The area features 12 separate spots to get your fill, and every local’s got their own ideas about which is best.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Next spring and summer, NBCU will be plugging sports highlights like the return of the WNBA; the NBA playoffs; and Telemundo’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in North America for the first time in more than three decades.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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But there are big questions behind a strategy of plugging AI in to improve CX.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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SUVs with government tags pull up, hauling a boat emblazoned with US Department of Interior branding.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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But there have still been high-profile rail bridge collapses like the one in Montana two years ago that sent a train hauling petroleum products into the Yellowstone River, sending tar balls downstream that had to be cleaned up.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Influencers who follow trends such as facial and lip fillers can distort their natural facial proportions due to inappropriate filler choice, incorrect placement of the filler, or trying to lift the face too much.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The affected vehicles are equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination where excess fuel may spill into the vehicle fuel-filler pocket and leak onto an ignition source, according to the NHTSA.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It also can be intentionally released if pressure in the system poses a safety risk or if capturing and transporting it to be sold is not profitable.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emergency services arrived within minutes, treating the wounded and transporting others to local hospitals.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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