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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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1
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
Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Whether pressed at home or purchased from a local juice bar, fresh juice packs serious vitamins and antioxidants.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
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, 30 Sep. 2025
Arriving in Ischia This was our second visit to Ischia, a destination that packs a lot of punch into 18 square miles.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
This calls for the BioLite Headlamp 325, a bright, lightweight headlamp that packs a whopping 325 lumen punch.
—Will Porter, Outside, 27 Sep. 2025
For a budget-friendly vacuum, this Proscenic cordless model packs an impressive punch.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Want a kitchen appliance that packs power without sacrificing counter space?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Dan Woike, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Tendys are available in packs of 3 or 4 pieces and both come with two dipping sauces.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
On arrival, the large group on the boat was divided into smaller packs of twelve.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Available in Zesty Citrus and Mixed Fruit, in tubs or on-the-go stick packs, this sugar-free supplement fits seamlessly into your routine.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
A couple of years later, General Motors tried something similar with the plug-in hybrid Volt, and since then, battery EVs with much larger lithium-ion packs have gotten in on the act, although such pilot programs have invariably involved commercial EV fleets.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be empty and have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Not all carry-ons are suitable for use on a hiking trail, and not all hiking packs should be used as a carry-on.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Along with selling bulk packs of paper towels and Keurig coffee pods, clubs have caught the attention of shoppers with items that tap into a desire for dupes or go viral on social media — such as Costco’s gold bars, which racked up more than $100 million in sales in a single quarter.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
Best for Family Game Night This electronic cube packs six mini-games into one, giving families a quick way to connect without screens.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Whether pressed at home or purchased from a local juice bar, fresh juice packs serious vitamins and antioxidants.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
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, 30 Sep. 2025
Arriving in Ischia This was our second visit to Ischia, a destination that packs a lot of punch into 18 square miles.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
This calls for the BioLite Headlamp 325, a bright, lightweight headlamp that packs a whopping 325 lumen punch.
—Will Porter, Outside, 27 Sep. 2025
For a budget-friendly vacuum, this Proscenic cordless model packs an impressive punch.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Want a kitchen appliance that packs power without sacrificing counter space?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
On this day, inside the card shop, the disappointing packs didn’t send him home.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Tendys are available in packs of 3 or 4 pieces and both come with two dipping sauces.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
On arrival, the large group on the boat was divided into smaller packs of twelve.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Available in Zesty Citrus and Mixed Fruit, in tubs or on-the-go stick packs, this sugar-free supplement fits seamlessly into your routine.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
A couple of years later, General Motors tried something similar with the plug-in hybrid Volt, and since then, battery EVs with much larger lithium-ion packs have gotten in on the act, although such pilot programs have invariably involved commercial EV fleets.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be empty and have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Not all carry-ons are suitable for use on a hiking trail, and not all hiking packs should be used as a carry-on.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Along with selling bulk packs of paper towels and Keurig coffee pods, clubs have caught the attention of shoppers with items that tap into a desire for dupes or go viral on social media — such as Costco’s gold bars, which racked up more than $100 million in sales in a single quarter.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
Verb
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The series begins before Gein has ever killed, in 1945, as dawning awareness of death camps in Europe fills the air with sadism and conspiracy thinking.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Then vice-captain Theo Hernandez in the summer and so in addition to his apparent timelessness on the pitch, Modric fills the leadership gap left by Simon Kjaer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The material withstands compressive loads more than 10 times its weight.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ensure your site loads quickly and works across devices.—
Ran Ronen,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Personal bags and backpacks are fine as long as they are not framed.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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A couple in their sixties, the oldest of the passengers, wearing camping backpacks and sun visors, declined many offers from men with four-wheelers who wanted to drive them to their hotel, as the island had no real cars.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Inqmy 2-Piece Faux Hanging Flowers This faux floral set includes two bundles of artificial flowers that are bright, voluminous, and full.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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Exactly what Murray or his assistants would have produced (although our bundles would then go off to be keyed into a database, rather than being typeset by compositors).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As usual, the college football slate delivers tons of options, with none bigger than the Vanderbilt-Alabama and Miami-Florida State games.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, a significant portion of plastic waste is incinerated, resulting in the emission of 850 million tons of greenhouse gases.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Using a traditional electronic device cord, the owner plugs an inductive charging plate into an outlet.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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