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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
New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
John packs a bag and decides to go to a hotel for a couple of days, though Carolyn begs him not to leave.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The 2026 SeriesMakers packs an eclectic lineup, driven by creators’ strongly singular voices.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 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,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
As for grunt, the Super Sub packs an electric motor, a 62 kWh lithium battery, and four thrusters with a total output of 100 kW that together push it to a top speed of nine knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
First, Marmite packs a punch of rich, deep flavor.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
Though slightly shorter than a quintessential French girl bang, Chung’s Brit girl interpretation packs the same ease that makes the style so appealing.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Coyote packs typically include two to seven dogs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Six packs of lamb legs were above cold holding temperature.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Police found 27 packs of baseball cards hidden under Smith’s clothing and in a cardboard box, per the court documents.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
There are eight sample packs on board to choose from, with five sounds each.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Note that this sofa also needs to be plugged into a power source or equipped with battery packs to use the reclining features.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The candle holders are available for $10 each, while two-packs of the candles cost about $3 each.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Choose from four colors in Standard/Queen and King sizes in single and two packs.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Like its other models, the Viator packs low and rugged for on/off-road travel and expands at camp.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
John packs a bag and decides to go to a hotel for a couple of days, though Carolyn begs him not to leave.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The 2026 SeriesMakers packs an eclectic lineup, driven by creators’ strongly singular voices.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 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,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
As for grunt, the Super Sub packs an electric motor, a 62 kWh lithium battery, and four thrusters with a total output of 100 kW that together push it to a top speed of nine knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
First, Marmite packs a punch of rich, deep flavor.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
Though slightly shorter than a quintessential French girl bang, Chung’s Brit girl interpretation packs the same ease that makes the style so appealing.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
These packs can be multiple deodorants or packs of deodorant paired with other Old Spice products such as soaps and shampoos.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Coyote packs typically include two to seven dogs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Six packs of lamb legs were above cold holding temperature.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Police found 27 packs of baseball cards hidden under Smith’s clothing and in a cardboard box, per the court documents.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
There are eight sample packs on board to choose from, with five sounds each.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Note that this sofa also needs to be plugged into a power source or equipped with battery packs to use the reclining features.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The candle holders are available for $10 each, while two-packs of the candles cost about $3 each.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Choose from four colors in Standard/Queen and King sizes in single and two packs.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
Verb
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If conservatism is something of an inclination or disposition, leftism of the more radical sort is a form of all-consuming identity, one that fills vacuums in otherwise empty lives and comprehensively guides behavior.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The front door is open and the full length of Daithí fills the frame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While trees — oak, birch, maple — dominate early spring, grass pollen often overlaps in late spring from May to June, leading to higher, more intense allergy loads for sufferers.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
5 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
Verb
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As the United States ventures into war with Iran, the nation carries lessons learned from past conflicts, including Vietnam.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ohio State carries second- or third-weekend potential around guards Jaloni Cambridge and Chance Gray.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One classroom is still being used as a grocery delivery operation, overflowing with cereal, beans, masa, cleaning supplies, diapers and backpacks packed with books and stuffies.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Two operators should carry the full setup in backpacks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To compete with Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and the threat to the cable bundles, the traditional players started their own streaming services, as older subscribers cut the cord and younger ones never even thought about signing up for cable TV.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Players will be able to recruit one random Pokémon a day, or purchase a number of bundles to get more.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The animal, which weighs several tons, cannot actively be pulled back into deeper water because it could be seriously injured in the process, experts said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The group delivered about 20 tons of humanitarian aid to the island last week.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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