pack rats

Definition of pack ratsnext
plural of pack rat

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savers
Noun
  • SimpleImages / Getty Images In a conventional savings or investing climate, depositing a large sum into a long-term certificate of deposit (CD) isn't often the best choice for savers.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • For long-term savers — those whose retirement is many years or decades away — the ups and downs of the stock market generally matter less because their portfolios have time to recover before being relied on for income.
    Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Pack rats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack%20rats. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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