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as in fills
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 loads
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 backpacks
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back
part of basic training is becoming accustomed to taking very long hikes with an 80-pound pack
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as in tons
a considerable amount
it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth
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as in bunches
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
had run with a pack of hot-rodders when he was in high school
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Recent Examples of packs
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Higher pressure packs more air molecules into the same space, increasing the number of collisions with a baseball and slowing it down faster.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Of course, the point is not to just drink a tequila that packs a bigger punch, but to enjoy one that maintains its character and flavor—even with more alcohol than usual—that can be sipped or mixed into a drink.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Ginger beer packs this punch with a fun fizz and pop of spice.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
While Duncan blackmailing his doctor would have made for a perfectly satisfying conclusion, the episode packs one more mic drop.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
New York packs tons of it, and Mike Brown had no intention of hiding his hand against a potential playoff opponent.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Plus, linen packs down easily and looks relaxed yet put-together even after hours tucked away in your travel bag.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Pepsi faced bogus charges for making volume deals that let families buy soda 12-packs for a few bucks — not at boutique pricing of a dollar per can.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Rewild is now available on draft and in four-packs at all five Pure Project taprooms throughout San Diego County and at select retailers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Police said three suspects from the same group entered a business wearing masks, holding handguns and a rifle, and took two cash registers and packs of cigarettes.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
First, the big box retailer dropped some sourdough bread bowl packs and has now released a sweet (and enormous) new sourdough loaf that has shoppers excited.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The small packs will then be available in participating retailers starting May 4.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Another great option is the streaming service’s genre packs.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
The large rolls of paper were shipped to a production factory in Spain, where the world’s first brown translucent rolling papers were cut and placed into packs.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Higher pressure packs more air molecules into the same space, increasing the number of collisions with a baseball and slowing it down faster.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Of course, the point is not to just drink a tequila that packs a bigger punch, but to enjoy one that maintains its character and flavor—even with more alcohol than usual—that can be sipped or mixed into a drink.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Ginger beer packs this punch with a fun fizz and pop of spice.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
While Duncan blackmailing his doctor would have made for a perfectly satisfying conclusion, the episode packs one more mic drop.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
New York packs tons of it, and Mike Brown had no intention of hiding his hand against a potential playoff opponent.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Plus, linen packs down easily and looks relaxed yet put-together even after hours tucked away in your travel bag.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Through the team, guests can tap chef Julian Martinez of Barbareño for everything from breakfast spreads and picnic packs to private dinners and even pizza-making classes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Pepsi faced bogus charges for making volume deals that let families buy soda 12-packs for a few bucks — not at boutique pricing of a dollar per can.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Rewild is now available on draft and in four-packs at all five Pure Project taprooms throughout San Diego County and at select retailers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Police said three suspects from the same group entered a business wearing masks, holding handguns and a rifle, and took two cash registers and packs of cigarettes.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
First, the big box retailer dropped some sourdough bread bowl packs and has now released a sweet (and enormous) new sourdough loaf that has shoppers excited.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The small packs will then be available in participating retailers starting May 4.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Another great option is the streaming service’s genre packs.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
The large rolls of paper were shipped to a production factory in Spain, where the world’s first brown translucent rolling papers were cut and placed into packs.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
Verb
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Be sure to book weeks ahead — this one fills up fast.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 230-pounder fills an obvious hole in Indy’s defense after the team traded multiyear starter and captain Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers last month.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Montgomery County loads up on snacks and dessert to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.—
Kim Hudson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brandon builds a fire, loads the smoker with hot charcoal, puts the pig in, and then pulls the tenderloin only a few hours into the cooking process; Sieger puts the pig in first, then gently raises the temperature, and does not pull the tenderloin separately.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The 5-10, 199-pound Nixon signed with the Packers on Saturday, following a season in which the Texas native led the Knights in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second in rushing yards (554) and carries (71).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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My son and daughter have these on their backpacks for school.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Starting Monday, April 20, patrons can pre-order the 6-pack or 12-pack dessert bundles in-store and online.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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At street level, the bundles are set away from the edge of the property line, a configuration that widens the sidewalk to improve circulation outside Grand Central.—
Adam Williams
April 21,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each year, millions of tons enter the environment, eventually making their way into the human body through food, water and air.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The strikes sparked fires at the facility, which processes 15 million tons of oil a year and produces gasoline, diesel and jet fuel for the Russian military.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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At home, Jonathan Wright, director of the Indianapolis art museum's park and gardens, stuffs in the plants, stacks the pots, and lets everything grow.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tyler Cameron happily stuffs his face at the launch of Panera's new salad stuffers during an intimate dinner in New York.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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