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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Pepsi faced bogus charges for making volume deals that let families buy soda 12-packs for a few bucks — not at boutique pricing of a dollar per can.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Rewild is now available on draft and in four-packs at all five Pure Project taprooms throughout San Diego County and at select retailers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Police said three suspects from the same group entered a business wearing masks, holding handguns and a rifle, and took two cash registers and packs of cigarettes.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
First, the big box retailer dropped some sourdough bread bowl packs and has now released a sweet (and enormous) new sourdough loaf that has shoppers excited.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The small packs will then be available in participating retailers starting May 4.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Another great option is the streaming service’s genre packs.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
The large rolls of paper were shipped to a production factory in Spain, where the world’s first brown translucent rolling papers were cut and placed into packs.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 20 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
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
Pepsi faced bogus charges for making volume deals that let families buy soda 12-packs for a few bucks — not at boutique pricing of a dollar per can.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Rewild is now available on draft and in four-packs at all five Pure Project taprooms throughout San Diego County and at select retailers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Police said three suspects from the same group entered a business wearing masks, holding handguns and a rifle, and took two cash registers and packs of cigarettes.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
First, the big box retailer dropped some sourdough bread bowl packs and has now released a sweet (and enormous) new sourdough loaf that has shoppers excited.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The small packs will then be available in participating retailers starting May 4.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Another great option is the streaming service’s genre packs.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
The large rolls of paper were shipped to a production factory in Spain, where the world’s first brown translucent rolling papers were cut and placed into packs.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
Verb
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Be sure to book weeks ahead — this one fills up fast.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 230-pounder fills an obvious hole in Indy’s defense after the team traded multiyear starter and captain Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers last month.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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The 5-10, 199-pound Nixon signed with the Packers on Saturday, following a season in which the Texas native led the Knights in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second in rushing yards (554) and carries (71).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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My son and daughter have these on their backpacks for school.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stacks of matching fabric bundles will look calmer and more cohesive than mismatched plastic bins.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their items include book bundles for kids and adults, bookmarks, stickers, beadwork, and annotation kits.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amazon Leo 5, which launched on April 4, boosted that number to 29 and set a new record for the heaviest payload ever flown by an Atlas V in the process — 18 tons.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Broward generates 5 million tons of garbage annually, or 20,000 pounds per minute.—
Mike Ryan,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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