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as in to fill
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 to load
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 backpack
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 loads
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 bunch
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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as in bosom
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Recent Examples of pack
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2025
With summer approaching, flights to Lebanon are already packed with expats and locals from countries that overturned their travel bans, and hotels say bookings have been brisk.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
For instance, Jane alleged, Combs once told her to fly with a pack of drugs from Los Angeles to meet him in Miami.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
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Verb
The former first baseman’s former North Pinecrest estate, a modern showpiece packed with luxury perks, has just returned to the market with an $11.5 million price tag.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2025
With summer approaching, flights to Lebanon are already packed with expats and locals from countries that overturned their travel bans, and hotels say bookings have been brisk.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Noun
So by the first pitch, Lindor, with a pack of sunflower seeds in hand, pulled up next to Mendoza in the dugout and just watched.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
For instance, Jane alleged, Combs once told her to fly with a pack of drugs from Los Angeles to meet him in Miami.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Adjective
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube.
—Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
Verb
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No other blood could possibly have made it onto Negan’s boot in this zombie apocalypse filled with violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Lavish parties and gatherings filled its grand halls, attracting prominent figures from politics, business, and the arts.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Verb
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After drawing three straight walks to load the bases for Miami, Forbes struck out consecutive batters to escape the jam.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Yankees starter Will Warren issued back-to-back walks to load the bases and was replaced by Brent Headrick.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.—
Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The 21-year-old champion was photographed carrying her trophy in a full Miu Miu outfit, pairing pieces from the brand’s spring 2024 collection with metallic sneakers from her upcoming collaboration with New Balance.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Vin Fresco’s Wine Tote Bag features a leather exterior that’s stain-resistant with padded straps to carry it as a backpack.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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Volunteers will help assemble backpacks on July 30-31 and assist during the event, a news release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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There’s also a textured leather crossbody bag that comes in even more shades and also costs $100.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Wear them with wide-leg trousers and a crossbody bag in Rome or toss them on with a sundress for a sidewalk café lunch in Paris.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The best idea for Harrison might be to keep the velocity up, and try to develop a bunch of okay secondary pitches.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Breaking up a bunch of bananas can reduce the concentration of ethylene gas.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
Verb
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Setup takes not time at all, just plug it in and pair with the remote, and suddenly your shows sound way more cinematic.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Setting household rituals helps: plug phones into a hallway charger at 9 p.m., declare the car a scroll-free zone, or swap Friday movie night for a no-screens board-game marathon.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
4 June 2025
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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