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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
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Shoppers should start to see the seasonal Sprite combo soon in stores like Walmart, Target, and grocers in 12-ounce, 12-ounce 12-packs, and 20-ounce sizes, as well as in a zero sugar option.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The love for Pokémon runs deep in the family, as Kardashian was previously spotted opening Pokémon card packs with Saint and Steve Aoki.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
In April, state officials identified three more packs during the first quarter of 2026, potentially bringing the total number of packs to 12.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Nine packs of deli meat got hit with Stop Sales.
—David J. Neal
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 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 Three Creeks and King Mountain packs established themselves southwest of Steamboat Springs.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 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
The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Shoppers should start to see the seasonal Sprite combo soon in stores like Walmart, Target, and grocers in 12-ounce, 12-ounce 12-packs, and 20-ounce sizes, as well as in a zero sugar option.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The love for Pokémon runs deep in the family, as Kardashian was previously spotted opening Pokémon card packs with Saint and Steve Aoki.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
In April, state officials identified three more packs during the first quarter of 2026, potentially bringing the total number of packs to 12.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Nine packs of deli meat got hit with Stop Sales.
—David J. Neal
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 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 Three Creeks and King Mountain packs established themselves southwest of Steamboat Springs.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
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Whoever fills that seat would also be a winner, said local political strategist Bryan Holladay.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Under acceleration, the cabin fills with a coarse engine note that sounds sportier than the actual performance suggests.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 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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His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.—
David Westin,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Surgeries, skin graft, and years of rehab For 28-year-old Jessica Aguilar, every mile carries extra meaning, because making it to the starting line is a victory.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Students will be required to power down or silence their cellphones and keep them in their backpacks until the end of the school day.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Or, shop other best-selling leather travel backpacks from the brand, below.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
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
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Its regional office for Africa said Sunday on X that a team of 35 experts from the WHO and the Congolese Health Ministry had arrived in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, along with 7 tons of emergency medical supplies and equipment.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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The fully reusable system is designed to carry more than 100 tons of cargo and eventually transport crews to the moon and Mars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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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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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 19 May. 2026.
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