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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Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2025
Gregory told IndieWire that the packing list to overwinter in Antarctica starts with what a camera operator wears on their hands.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
Between various lessons on packing, lodge etiquette on the trek to Base Camp, and where to ask for toilet paper, Coster returned again and again to reminders for the group to chill out and enjoy the journey.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
That includes options with shorts, pants, and tops with a variety of sleeve lengths, plus wrinkle-free fabrics ideal for long plane rides and packing.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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For anyone looking to streamline their packing while still having a shoe that works for nearly every occasion, the Olukai Lāi Slide is it.
—Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2025
Gregory told IndieWire that the packing list to overwinter in Antarctica starts with what a camera operator wears on their hands.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
Between various lessons on packing, lodge etiquette on the trek to Base Camp, and where to ask for toilet paper, Coster returned again and again to reminders for the group to chill out and enjoy the journey.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
That includes options with shorts, pants, and tops with a variety of sleeve lengths, plus wrinkle-free fabrics ideal for long plane rides and packing.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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Coming up this fall—Ferrero Rocher chocolate squares, which is an iteration of the classic chocolate shell with a creamy filling in Milk Hazelnut, Dark Hazelnut, White Hazelnut, and Caramel Hazelnut varieties.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Its 100 percent cotton batting is secured by decorative stitching, which adds texture and ensures the filling remains evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 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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Material: Most of the picks on this list are made of memory foam, latex, or a blend of down alternative fills like foam and microfiber.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 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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Plaster of Paris, gypsum, and other white, powdery fillers made their way into milk and flour for color and texture.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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Research has shown that filler can remain in the skin for years and years and years.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 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
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Partner With An Expert Cybersecurity Provider Multifactor authentication alone doesn’t work because credential stuffing and real-time phishing can bypass MFA using session hijacking and token theft.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Where turkey and stuffing are commonplace for Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday boasts a spread of snacks, like chips and queso or burgers paired with bitter beers and seltzers.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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