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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
Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
If pinks aren’t your preference, skip the strawberry and lean fully into citrus with a straightforward nail design that packs on the lemons.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 May 2026
In addition, the handheld packs a rather large 80Wh battery and two fans, one of them metal, to keep the chips running cool.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Ideal for work vehicles, this cordless car vacuum cleaner is powered by the same 20-volt battery packs its other tools use.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
For history, the nearby golden sandstone town of Pollenca literally packs a pirate punch.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
After sunset, an equal mix of locals and out-of-towners packs the dance floor.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The two-hour retrospective chronicles the British musician’s career from his early punk rock days in Generation X through his ‘80s MTV breakout and into his current role as a grandfather who also still regularly packs venues around the world.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 May 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.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recalled two-packs have sell by dates of 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027 and 3/25/2027.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The ferry is entirely electrically powered, with eight battery packs (~5,016 modules total, weighing 250 tonnes) providing >40 MWh of power.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Outside of snakes, honey badgers have also been documented fighting off hyenas, leopards and even full packs of dogs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This Bedelite blanket is super soft, packs easily, and is perfect as an extra pillow or to keep cozy on a long flight.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Ina’s baked risotto recipe packs all the flavor and creaminess of a traditional risotto recipe, just with far less effort.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Although many competitors wore full hydration packs during the race, Nagaldinne says the course already offers plenty of aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes and carbs.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
There has been 563 incidents involving smoke, fire or extreme heat related to lithium-ion batteries on flights between March 2006 and February 2026, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with battery packs accounting for 230 of those.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Verb
The game packs an unbelievable amount of variety into its level design, and the controls are just unconventional enough to keep you from coasting on muscle memory.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
If pinks aren’t your preference, skip the strawberry and lean fully into citrus with a straightforward nail design that packs on the lemons.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 May 2026
In addition, the handheld packs a rather large 80Wh battery and two fans, one of them metal, to keep the chips running cool.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Ideal for work vehicles, this cordless car vacuum cleaner is powered by the same 20-volt battery packs its other tools use.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
For history, the nearby golden sandstone town of Pollenca literally packs a pirate punch.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
After sunset, an equal mix of locals and out-of-towners packs the dance floor.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The two-hour retrospective chronicles the British musician’s career from his early punk rock days in Generation X through his ‘80s MTV breakout and into his current role as a grandfather who also still regularly packs venues around the world.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 May 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.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Noun
In the restaurant, there is no dedicated children’s menu but meal requests can be made, and there are coloring books and activity packs to keep little ones amused.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recalled two-packs have sell by dates of 2/3/2027, 2/4/2027, 2/24/2027, 2/25/2027, 3/10/2027, 3/11/2027, 3/18/2027 and 3/25/2027.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
The ferry is entirely electrically powered, with eight battery packs (~5,016 modules total, weighing 250 tonnes) providing >40 MWh of power.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Outside of snakes, honey badgers have also been documented fighting off hyenas, leopards and even full packs of dogs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
This Bedelite blanket is super soft, packs easily, and is perfect as an extra pillow or to keep cozy on a long flight.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Ina’s baked risotto recipe packs all the flavor and creaminess of a traditional risotto recipe, just with far less effort.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Although many competitors wore full hydration packs during the race, Nagaldinne says the course already offers plenty of aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes and carbs.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
There has been 563 incidents involving smoke, fire or extreme heat related to lithium-ion batteries on flights between March 2006 and February 2026, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with battery packs accounting for 230 of those.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
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When a patient fills a prescription for a drug that carries a rebate, the pharmaceutical manufacturer remits an amount to the PBM, according to terms laid out in the contract.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Plus, Nick fills us in on what’s coming in 2026, aka his 2026 London checklist.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Utilities need confidence that loads requesting hundreds of megawatts of capacity will actually materialize and remain economically viable.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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At least a couple million of those feet are directly attributable to Clover, who always carries some twine with her so visitors can add to the ball.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The new money is chasing a job that did not exist three years ago, and only part of what carries the AI label is the genuinely new part.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The coin-sized tags can be discreetly attached to keychains or placed in luggage, glove compartments, or backpacks in order to track your belongings in real time, offering step-by-step directions to locate them via the ‘Find My’ app.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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And the belief system is still working — on backpacks and more.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Nam grew up in a rural Northern Vietnamese village watching his grandmother treat illness with mugwort steam and herbal bundles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Luxury hospitality packages and couple’s weekend bundles, featuring suite access and other perks, are priced at up to $1,999 plus fees per person.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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There are tons of spa treatments, all on the affordable side, ranging from an abdominal relaxation ritual for digestive lightness to cranial drainage for migraine relief.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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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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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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