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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, 27 Apr. 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
The collegiate star turned role player packs an ideal concoction of explosiveness and endurance.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The 84-year-old mogul recently launched a line of kitchen appliances at Amazon, which packs practicality into sleek, modern machines in true Martha Stewart taste.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go Speaker Deal Despite its small size, the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker packs a big sound thanks to its 5W output.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
In the bar, expertly crafted drinks range from classics to cocktails inspired by decades that defined the city, and creative signatures like the fiery Spicy Fifty, a blend of vanilla vodka, honey and red chili pepper that packs a warming punch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
From towering volcanoes to fish-flying markets, the Pacific Northwest packs a remarkable range of experiences into one corner of the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Also included are 3,000 credits, which are used to upgrade the look of cards, and 3,000 tokens, which are used to buy card packs or specific cards.
—Gieson Cacho, 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
Johnabel Basatan, the facility manager, said customers usually purchase one or two 400-gram packs to eat at home.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Such limits are common for airlines as battery packs, especially lithium ones, can overheat and catch fire through thermal runaway when damaged.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Shelby Van Pelt lives in Wheaton on an unassuming street, the sort without a gate at the entrance, or fleets of Teslas charging in the driveways, or gaggles of dads jogging in packs.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The machine only worked with the company’s own proprietary juice packs, which shipped weekly by subscription.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
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
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, 27 Apr. 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
The collegiate star turned role player packs an ideal concoction of explosiveness and endurance.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The 84-year-old mogul recently launched a line of kitchen appliances at Amazon, which packs practicality into sleek, modern machines in true Martha Stewart taste.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go Speaker Deal Despite its small size, the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker packs a big sound thanks to its 5W output.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
In the bar, expertly crafted drinks range from classics to cocktails inspired by decades that defined the city, and creative signatures like the fiery Spicy Fifty, a blend of vanilla vodka, honey and red chili pepper that packs a warming punch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
From towering volcanoes to fish-flying markets, the Pacific Northwest packs a remarkable range of experiences into one corner of the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rewards Members can also use the code EARNEDIT26, which gives 20% off online orders of 50-200 cookie packs.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Also included are 3,000 credits, which are used to upgrade the look of cards, and 3,000 tokens, which are used to buy card packs or specific cards.
—Gieson Cacho, 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
Johnabel Basatan, the facility manager, said customers usually purchase one or two 400-gram packs to eat at home.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Such limits are common for airlines as battery packs, especially lithium ones, can overheat and catch fire through thermal runaway when damaged.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Shelby Van Pelt lives in Wheaton on an unassuming street, the sort without a gate at the entrance, or fleets of Teslas charging in the driveways, or gaggles of dads jogging in packs.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The machine only worked with the company’s own proprietary juice packs, which shipped weekly by subscription.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
Verb
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Book well in advance for this South End venue, as this small venue fills up fast.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The sound of birds fills the humid air in Tatamá National Park, located on the western slopes of the Andes mountains.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The delivery person just loads the food and selects the room number.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The world's largest car carrier, BYD ''Shenzhen'', loads over 7,000 BYD new energy commercial vehicles at Haitong Terminal in Taicang Port Area, Suzhou Port, and sets sail for Brazil in Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, China, on April 27, 2025.—
Evelyn Cheng,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The racketeering conspiracy count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Lady Bunny, the drag queen comedian whose legacy extends back to the early 1980s, carries an eternal summer vibe due to her founding of the historic Wigstock Festival, a drag celebration which happened every year from 1985 to 2005.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Free jerseys, backpacks, baseball gear.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Specific tests included picking up and stressing the laptops to check for build quality and flex, and carrying them in laptop backpacks to check weight and portability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The Pistil plugin bundles Orchid’s synth emulators into a format that can live inside any digital audio workstation and launches with 10 new sounds and discounted pricing for existing hardware owners.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
5 May 2026
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May 4 to May 11, the team will offer seven bundles available during the event.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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In 2024, Spanish police impounded 13 tons of cocaine from a container ship that had arrived at the southern port of Algeciras from Ecuador, the country's largest-ever haul of the drug.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Central Table Rock Lake boasts the lake’s largest marina, Port of Kimberling Marina and Resort, and tons of lodging, while popular Indian Point is home to award-winning Silver Dollar City.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 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 7 May. 2026.
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