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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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3
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
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 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,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The Eddie Bauer Stowaway packs down into an attached pocket that measures just under 10 inches long and wide.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Each vegan, keto-friendly bar packs 12 grams of protein and brain-boosting nutrients like omega-3s and MCT oil.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
This speaker is a best seller on Amazon (with nearly 80,000 positive reviews) for a reason—its sound system really packs a punch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Only slightly larger than the palm of your hand, the DJI Neo packs a lot in.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro packs powerful technology into a compact frame.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In a car on the way to the premiere of It Was Just an Accident, Panahi stops at a convenience store, where a publicist hops out to buy him cigarettes for the next few days (six packs).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
For many hobbyists, the excitement — and gamble — of ripping packs is the best thing about the collecting experience.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
For billions in betting revenue, the league leased those firms the rights to its stat packs, metrics, and branding.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Tim Skipper called with swagger, Jerry Neuheisel schemed like a gambler and Kevin Coyle unleashed a defense that hunted in packs.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Krekeler says the sales strategy is built around highlighting the emotional punch that Ku’damm 77 packs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The aircraft features dual redundant motor windings and quad-redundant battery packs for enhanced safety.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
BetMGM often adds profit boost packs for the NFL.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
For a franchise that has never reached the World Series, the Mariners’ alumni club packs serious star power.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 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,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The Eddie Bauer Stowaway packs down into an attached pocket that measures just under 10 inches long and wide.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Each vegan, keto-friendly bar packs 12 grams of protein and brain-boosting nutrients like omega-3s and MCT oil.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
This speaker is a best seller on Amazon (with nearly 80,000 positive reviews) for a reason—its sound system really packs a punch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Only slightly larger than the palm of your hand, the DJI Neo packs a lot in.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro packs powerful technology into a compact frame.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
His last meal consisted of three packs of oatmeal, peanut butter, water and two sports drinks.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
In a car on the way to the premiere of It Was Just an Accident, Panahi stops at a convenience store, where a publicist hops out to buy him cigarettes for the next few days (six packs).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
For many hobbyists, the excitement — and gamble — of ripping packs is the best thing about the collecting experience.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
For billions in betting revenue, the league leased those firms the rights to its stat packs, metrics, and branding.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Tim Skipper called with swagger, Jerry Neuheisel schemed like a gambler and Kevin Coyle unleashed a defense that hunted in packs.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Krekeler says the sales strategy is built around highlighting the emotional punch that Ku’damm 77 packs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
The aircraft features dual redundant motor windings and quad-redundant battery packs for enhanced safety.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
BetMGM often adds profit boost packs for the NFL.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
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Particularly in the case of the latter two galaxies, the radio jets seem to be interacting with the intra-cluster medium, which is a thick fog of hot plasma that fills galaxy clusters, and this interaction is shaping both the jets and the radio rings.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Then, warm soap water fills up to the chest level automatically, washing the user without any movement required.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel are in the cafeteria having a chat as the latter loads up on valuable potassium via a morning banana.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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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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Her poetry carries it all—the metaphysical, the flirtatious, the unsettling, the provocative— all in such miniscule space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The line also carries the Seal of Cotton trademark, Cotton Incorporated’s label that verifies the natural fiber content of products.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From duffels to backpacks to cross-body bags, these picks are built to lighten the load.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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But, right now, one of the best dog carrier backpacks is on sale for $10 off at Chewy.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company rolled out AgentKit for developers, new API bundles for enterprise, and a new App Store that offers direct distribution inside ChatGPT — which now reaches 800 million weekly active users, according to OpenAI.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Disney+ offers various streaming bundles.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If all this wood could be collected and buried instead of burned or allowed to decompose, those 14 billion tons of carbon would be safely removed every year.—
Syris Valentine,
Scientific American,
16 Oct. 2025
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Gravity-3's payload capacity will be about 5 tons greater than that of Gravity-2.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 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
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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 20 Oct. 2025.
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