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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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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as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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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
Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
The massive main compartment flays open completely near the back panel for easy packing and unpacking, with several other zippered access points for stuffing or pulling layers out on-the-go.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Monochromatic two-piece sets that transition well from day to night are also great options for nighttime in Florida and help trim down your packing list.
—Charlotte Davey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Adapters are near the top of most international travel packing lists, right below your passport and above underwear and comfortable shoes.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hahn’s long history in Carroll County dates to 1896, when William F. Myers started a meat processing and packing plant at the corner of Liberty and Green streets in Westminster.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 22 Nov. 2024
The massive main compartment flays open completely near the back panel for easy packing and unpacking, with several other zippered access points for stuffing or pulling layers out on-the-go.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Monochromatic two-piece sets that transition well from day to night are also great options for nighttime in Florida and help trim down your packing list.
—Charlotte Davey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Adapters are near the top of most international travel packing lists, right below your passport and above underwear and comfortable shoes.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe White Cake With Cranberry Filling And Orange Buttercream Cranberry filling and orange buttercream upgrade white cake into an impressive Christmas layer cake that delivers layers of flavor in every bite.Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Plus, obsessing over chicken rice, how to use extra pumpkin filling, where chefs eat on their night off and how food waste affects climate change.Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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The students were seen on security footage from November 11 loading the refrigerators into their vehicles.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Very often, a gunner isn't sure about exactly which ammunition will be needed on a particular mission, so erring on the side of caution means loading up with more than one kind in the feed belt, just in case an armor-piercing round is needed instead of shrapnel.David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
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The secure communications bill was directed at the platforms providing the secure, end-to-end communications rather than the networks carrying the traffic.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prep for chilly winter weather with the Organic Pillow, featuring warm yet moisture-wicking wool in the fill.Abbey Stone, SELF, 1 Dec. 2024
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To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of metal beams was involved in a four-car crash on Interstate 395 in Norwich on Tuesday, leading to the beams coming loose and smashing through the cab area of the tractor-trailer, trapping the injured driver inside.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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The average number of filler words or passive phrases per minute.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the volumizing serum is designed to complement dermal filler injections.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Add magnesium Magnesium is essential for properly metabolizing vitamin D and transporting it in the blood.Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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There will be no follow-up to his triumphant, transporting January couture, a fashion show that captured the world’s attention like absolutely no other.Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Give this a little chill and have with a turkey and stuffing sandwich.Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Cosmic Ray's Holiday Turkey Burger is a moist turkey burger topped with stuffing, provolone cheese, and cranberry chutney and served on a buttery brioche bun.Terri Peters, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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