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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
Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
It’s packed with footage from that eight-month period, including outraged football fans burning Simpson jerseys and poignant courtroom scenes.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Peter Cohan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Snag them for $8 for a single pillow or $16 for a pack of two.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 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
Reporters without permanent workspaces who were there on assignment packed an overcrowded briefing room.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
It’s packed with footage from that eight-month period, including outraged football fans burning Simpson jerseys and poignant courtroom scenes.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Based on the case studies iof JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and State Street in my book Brain Rush, Noto’s approach to generative AI could put SoFi ahead of the pack.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Snag them for $8 for a single pillow or $16 for a pack of two.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 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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Verb
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The world was already filled with dozens upon dozens private museums and outdoor sculpture gardens founded by collectors.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Emergency responders load diving equipment on a boat to continue working at the scene of airplane wreckage in the Potomac River.—
Elizabeth Maline,
NBC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Despite clearly not being a fan of van life, Kylie, who shares daughters Bennett, 23 months, Elliotte, 3, and Wyatt, 5, with Jason, knows a smaller car isn't going to cut it when loading in all of her car seats later this year.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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In Michigan, a first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole unless their sentence is commuted by the governor.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2025
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Continued violation of the state seat belt law carries a $50 fine for each subsequent offense, though no criminal charges are filed for violating seat belt laws, Shouse Law Group says.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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Maybe even a bit uppity, lugging around the navy-blue Brighton backpack bought on sale, but still expensive, and wearing a thick silver ring purchased from an artist in cold Bergen who was closing her store and trading it all in for a juice stand in the Mexican sun.—
Fabiola Santiago,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Although it’s injured after escaping from one of the traps, Yuri manages to bond with the little critter and treat its minor lacerations after smuggling him home in her backpack.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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With so many players packing their bags and working through logistics on relocating their families, the Warriors needed contributions from bit players even against the lowly Jazz without Lauri Markkanen.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The bag is spacious enough to house all of your essentials, but more lightweight than other travel bags thanks to the cotton fabric.—
Kaitlin Marks,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When the school got a bunch of video recorders, the class switched to video-making.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Jenner — who shares Aire and daughter Stormi, 7, with ex Travis Scott — then shared a photo of a large bunch of Minion balloons and a table that was set with Minion plates, cups and plastic cutlery.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
3 Feb. 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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Russia could offset this by encouraging immigration, but Central Asian migrants – long used to plug gaps in the workforce – have faced rising xenophobia after recent terror attacks in Russia stoked ethnic tensions.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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If you are forced to use space heaters, only use space heaters that are certified by Underwriters Laboratory (U/L) and never place heaters near flammable materials like curtains or furniture and never plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr.,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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