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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Scarpetta also packs plenty of family drama, much of which is fueled by Curtis' volatile character Dorothy Scarpetta.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
The iPhone 17 is built around Apple's base A19 processor, which packs a six-core CPU, a five-core GPU, and Apple's Neural Engine, or NPU.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
From my time with the game so far, Marathon already packs lots of engrossing lore and little stories as part of its codex entries, audio logs, dialogue sequences, and surprising cutscenes.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler This Owala bottle packs a whole lot of style in just 12 ounces of insulated stainless steel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
This vegan chili recipe is a meatless version of the weeknight classic that packs a wealth of comfort and flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Every Wednesday evening, Honey Cooper packs her art supplies and heads to class.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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, 6 Mar. 2026
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
These Kleenex tissue packs can be used for runny noses, watery eyes, and to wipe your mouth.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
On Instagram, digital creator Kayleigh L'eon @kayleigh__eats picked up the Reese’s Marshmallow two-packs and shared her take on the sweet treat in a recent Instagram reel.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The powerwall already had a battery management system to monitor the voltages — the same kind of BMS found in commercial battery packs, keeping watch over cell-level voltage to prevent overvoltage conditions that can lead to thermal runaway.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Lokal drew packs of friends, couples on dates, families with kids.
—Connie Ogle
march 5, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
These oversized cards with black borders similar to the 1971 base set were, according to consensus, only released in packs and only in a few Brooklyn locations.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
No other Miss Vickie’s products, sizes or flavors are recalled, including bags in variety packs.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
This would help the cars store energy in their battery packs without having to stay stationary at a charging point.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
But just a handful of ingredients, like hot pork sausage and frozen peas, transform a plain box of pasta into a comforting dinner that packs so much more flavor with very little extra effort.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Scarpetta also packs plenty of family drama, much of which is fueled by Curtis' volatile character Dorothy Scarpetta.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
The iPhone 17 is built around Apple's base A19 processor, which packs a six-core CPU, a five-core GPU, and Apple's Neural Engine, or NPU.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
From my time with the game so far, Marathon already packs lots of engrossing lore and little stories as part of its codex entries, audio logs, dialogue sequences, and surprising cutscenes.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler This Owala bottle packs a whole lot of style in just 12 ounces of insulated stainless steel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
This vegan chili recipe is a meatless version of the weeknight classic that packs a wealth of comfort and flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Every Wednesday evening, Honey Cooper packs her art supplies and heads to class.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Burton notes that the foundation also distributes snack packs and other practical resources that address everyday needs students may encounter during the school day.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
These Kleenex tissue packs can be used for runny noses, watery eyes, and to wipe your mouth.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
On Instagram, digital creator Kayleigh L'eon @kayleigh__eats picked up the Reese’s Marshmallow two-packs and shared her take on the sweet treat in a recent Instagram reel.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The powerwall already had a battery management system to monitor the voltages — the same kind of BMS found in commercial battery packs, keeping watch over cell-level voltage to prevent overvoltage conditions that can lead to thermal runaway.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Lokal drew packs of friends, couples on dates, families with kids.
—Connie Ogle
march 5, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
These oversized cards with black borders similar to the 1971 base set were, according to consensus, only released in packs and only in a few Brooklyn locations.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
No other Miss Vickie’s products, sizes or flavors are recalled, including bags in variety packs.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
This would help the cars store energy in their battery packs without having to stay stationary at a charging point.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
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An appropriately tropical vibe fills this 530-room property sprawling across 32 acres of blooms, tropical grass, stone cranes, and deities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The question now is who fills it in Iran itself.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now, five courts — whose case loads range from several hundred to over 40,000 — have just one permanent judge.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Frahm loads the bases walking Powell but strikes out Kowalewski.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Casap may never change after ‘horrific’ crimes First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While most missing items are typical things that people travel with like cellphones, backpacks and glasses, Diaz said there have been a number of unique items turned in, including a prosthetic leg, musical instruments, 55-inch-screen TVs and large generators.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are no general bag restrictions for SXSW overall, but festival organizers encourage festgoers to travel light and warn that larger bags and backpacks will be subject to search at some venues.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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DreamCloud’s discounts closely rivals Nectar’s—this mattress-in-a-box company is offering up to 60% off mattresses and the same 66% off savings on bundles.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company’s beefed up ESPN app, which includes ESPN+ programming and linear network feeds, is also available in bundles.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each ship displaces about 10,000 tons, which is roughly 22 million pounds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 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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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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Gonzalez has been an advanced metrics darling in his first NBA season — the only two players ranked in the top 10 in offensive, defensive and net rating entering Monday were him and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — but rarely stuffs the conventional stat sheet.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rapisura-Pardo stuffs a jalapeno half with a creamy crawfish filling, wraps it in a spring roll wrapper and fries until golden.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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