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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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3
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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
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 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.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Microsoft says the chip packs more than 100 billion transistors and produces over 10 petaflops of compute at 4-bit precision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
John Wu from Mountain View, California – a renowned designer in the everyday carry (EDC) and knife community – has created a new portable multitool that packs serious functionality into a pocket-sized package.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead, Ely packs multiple reusable water bottles, noting that many hotels as well as airports now offer convenient refill stations.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Kia packs its vehicles with safety equipment.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Co-written by Prows, Shaye Ogbonna, Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson, the film packs a shaggy script about power and brutality that combines beats of a satirical creature feature with the drama of a street war erupting between Bloods and Crips.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Wolf packs go out of their way to avoid meeting not only people but wolves from other packs, too.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
With 12 private spa treatment suites, a wide range of services are offered, including massages, facials, scrubs, mud packs, and lymphatic drainage treatments that include multiple practices in one session.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Three packs don’t have any duplicates whatsoever.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Microsoft said each Maia 200 packs more high-bandwidth memory than a third-generation Trainium AI chip from Amazon Web Services or from Google’s seventh-generation tensor processing unit.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
This cotton candy shade packs a lot of punch when paired with tiny little accent hearts.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The state tracks 19 wolves via collars and knows of at least four packs that are having pups.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The service projects will include packing winter hygiene kits for neighbors struggling, snack packs and cancer care kits.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 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.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Microsoft says the chip packs more than 100 billion transistors and produces over 10 petaflops of compute at 4-bit precision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
John Wu from Mountain View, California – a renowned designer in the everyday carry (EDC) and knife community – has created a new portable multitool that packs serious functionality into a pocket-sized package.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead, Ely packs multiple reusable water bottles, noting that many hotels as well as airports now offer convenient refill stations.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Kia packs its vehicles with safety equipment.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Co-written by Prows, Shaye Ogbonna, Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson, the film packs a shaggy script about power and brutality that combines beats of a satirical creature feature with the drama of a street war erupting between Bloods and Crips.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
Prosecutors allege the defendants sold meal packs intended for vulnerable families overseas and exchanged millions in benefits for cash.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Wolf packs go out of their way to avoid meeting not only people but wolves from other packs, too.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
With 12 private spa treatment suites, a wide range of services are offered, including massages, facials, scrubs, mud packs, and lymphatic drainage treatments that include multiple practices in one session.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Three packs don’t have any duplicates whatsoever.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Microsoft said each Maia 200 packs more high-bandwidth memory than a third-generation Trainium AI chip from Amazon Web Services or from Google’s seventh-generation tensor processing unit.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
This cotton candy shade packs a lot of punch when paired with tiny little accent hearts.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The state tracks 19 wolves via collars and knows of at least four packs that are having pups.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The service projects will include packing winter hygiene kits for neighbors struggling, snack packs and cancer care kits.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
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Live music fills multiple stages.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Saying yes to work that fills time but drains energy is a financial choice, whether it's labeled that way or not.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Attackers can hide instructions inside that address and make Copilot execute them as soon as the page loads.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In season eight, that impulse carries Mallozzi from the shores of Cuba to the interior mountains of Taiwan and the heart of New Zealand’s Māori communities.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In other words, every ending carries the promise of expansion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Or, shop other best-selling leather travel backpacks from the brand, below.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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Just in time for a 2016 renaissance, Target dropped prices on more Vera Bradley bags, including backpacks, toiletry organizers, and larger duffels, starting at just $12.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Budget airlines are offering more premium options in an attempt to increase revenue, including Spirit, which introduced new fare bundles in 2024 with priority check-in and their take on a first-class experience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And the tweet is a neat part of why everyone seems happy in Clipperland these days, after tons of drama going back to the summer.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to the indictment, Wedding is accused of moving as much as 60 tons of cocaine between those countries, and his drug trafficking group is believed to be the largest supplier of cocaine to Canada.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rorry Portable Wireless Charger Save yourself the trouble of a dead phone with this compact Rorry portable charger, which plugs directly into your phone—no cables needed.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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Tramon Mark scores 21 points, Matas Vokietaitis (22 points) tops 20 points for the first time in SEC play, and Dailyn Swain stuffs the stat sheet with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Unbeknownst to everyone else, Louise stuffs the turkey costumes with actual exploding meat guts meant to soak the audience in an effort to be released from school early.—
Lillian Brown,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2023
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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