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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
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Leland With a population just over 400, Leland packs a big tourism punch for such a small town.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The buyer then packs the poke and ships it to Los Angeles, where Lee is waiting at the airport with her Lexus hatchback.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The ingredient list for this refreshing summer salad is simple because each item packs so much flavor into the bowl.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Two slices of Ezekiel bread contain 150 milligrams of sodium, while the same serving of white bread packs 268 milligrams.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 May 2026
While the end of Spirit Airlines at MCI packs a punch for budget travel options, there are other airlines that offer the same destinations to and from Kansas City, Overstreet said.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The ultimate scene packs a punch here — without spoiling things, Abigail Onwunali is particularly powerful in a role that Wilson saves till the eleventh hour, and Boone goes to places at once frightening and devastating.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Villagers had allegedly complained that packs of stray dogs were often roaming the area before the incident occurred, per the outlet.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Its modular design also enables operators to install additional battery packs for extended operations or advanced sensor systems for deep-sea reconnaissance and seabed mapping.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The recall applies to EEMB lithium coin battery packs sold in five-, 10- and 20-count packages.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The eight wolves that are not in packs rambled much farther and were less likely to stay in a specific area, Cassidy said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Barrière’s stickers retail in the range of roughly $13 to $18 for monthly packs.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The arrests of nine people on the bridge — along with two rally organizers a couple days earlier — capped a two-month operation to track down dirt bike and ATV riders suspected of traveling in packs for sideshows and spins across the Bay Area, said Oakland police Chief Jim Beere.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Aside from protective face masks and food packs, officials were told to ensure evacuation centers were adequately ventilated given the sweltering summer heat, Social Welfare Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said during a news conference.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Verb
Fourth-round pick Gracen Halton, on the other hand, packs some punch at the same height and is 54 pounds heavier, and the defensive tackle was sending the blocking sled flying.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Leland With a population just over 400, Leland packs a big tourism punch for such a small town.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The buyer then packs the poke and ships it to Los Angeles, where Lee is waiting at the airport with her Lexus hatchback.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The ingredient list for this refreshing summer salad is simple because each item packs so much flavor into the bowl.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Two slices of Ezekiel bread contain 150 milligrams of sodium, while the same serving of white bread packs 268 milligrams.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 May 2026
While the end of Spirit Airlines at MCI packs a punch for budget travel options, there are other airlines that offer the same destinations to and from Kansas City, Overstreet said.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The ultimate scene packs a punch here — without spoiling things, Abigail Onwunali is particularly powerful in a role that Wilson saves till the eleventh hour, and Boone goes to places at once frightening and devastating.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
In mass, shampoo and conditioner combo packs performed well as consumers searched for value.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Villagers had allegedly complained that packs of stray dogs were often roaming the area before the incident occurred, per the outlet.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Its modular design also enables operators to install additional battery packs for extended operations or advanced sensor systems for deep-sea reconnaissance and seabed mapping.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The recall applies to EEMB lithium coin battery packs sold in five-, 10- and 20-count packages.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The eight wolves that are not in packs rambled much farther and were less likely to stay in a specific area, Cassidy said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Barrière’s stickers retail in the range of roughly $13 to $18 for monthly packs.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The arrests of nine people on the bridge — along with two rally organizers a couple days earlier — capped a two-month operation to track down dirt bike and ATV riders suspected of traveling in packs for sideshows and spins across the Bay Area, said Oakland police Chief Jim Beere.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Aside from protective face masks and food packs, officials were told to ensure evacuation centers were adequately ventilated given the sweltering summer heat, Social Welfare Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said during a news conference.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
Verb
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Each of the treatment rooms is named for a different flower or herb, and inside, that specific fragrance fills the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Drivers frequently slow earlier than expected as the ramp fills.—
Eva Flowe
May 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The tragic discovery was made by a Union Pacific employee who loads and unloads cargo at the Union Pacific Railroad Port Laredo Intermodal Terminal before trains head north, The New York Timesreported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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On the plus side, Lexus loads the RX with safety tech.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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And downtown on Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place, once the anchor of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, carries its own laundry list of troubles after years of financial losses and the closure of several major tenants.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In Colorado, with its extreme weather swings, aging homes, and rising insurance landscape, that advice carries extra weight.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Videos show families fleeing their homes early in the morning Sunday – on Mother’s Day – cloaked by darkness with nothing more than backpacks.—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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The Linings of Bags and Purses When decluttering and reorganizing purses, backpacks, and tote bags, put your handheld vacuum to work.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Most jobs are bundles of tasks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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My mother’s cousins and neighbors joined us; trays, coffee, and bundles of cloth—used to lay couscous grains out to dry in the sun—were passed from hand to hand.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Noun
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This savory bread pudding has tons of flavor and texture from ingredients like French bread that's been baked in a rich Parmesan custard.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Multiplied across a day, their rate would have been over seventy-five tons per day per man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 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
Verb
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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 16 May. 2026.
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