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as in plugging
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 loading
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 carrying
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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as in bearing
to wear or have on one's person
a private detective packing a weapon
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Recent Examples of packing
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Thursday in Austin should be sunny, with daytime temperatures topping out around 95 degrees, and fairly breezy, with southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph packing gusts as strong as 20 mph.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
It is made of highly durable but lightweight polycarbonate and features an expansion zipper that provides an extra inch of packing space for each bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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The Roadrunner is built to be launched out of its own packing crate; before the test flight, the engineers placed one of those crates in the scrub, as tumbleweeds skittered by.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Thursday in Austin should be sunny, with daytime temperatures topping out around 95 degrees, and fairly breezy, with southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph packing gusts as strong as 20 mph.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
It is made of highly durable but lightweight polycarbonate and features an expansion zipper that provides an extra inch of packing space for each bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Bunting in particular seemed to benefit from his linemates’ efficiency in filling the net.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The SpaceX Dragon vehicle carrying the four spacefarers selected for a mission known as Crew-10 successfully docked at the orbital outpost about 28 hours after launching from Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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But Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra insists the ethos remains, even at times such as these, with his team carrying a seven-game losing streak and 29-38 record into Monday night’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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With director Matthew Vaughn teasing Eggsy's return for Kingsman 3, the actor may have already gotten his fill of spy action.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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In an era increasingly focused on electrification and modularity, the improbable introduction of the second-generation RS 3 in 2022 seemed like fan service—an apparition that would likely vanish after a handful of diehards got their fill.—
Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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Forty farmers supply this dairy, hauling milk here twice a day.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the largest airlifter in the American fleet, this massive aircraft plays a critical role in strategic operations—hauling troops, equipment, helicopters, and even entire military bases across continents in a single flight.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, for more advanced wrinkling, professional treatments (such as lasers, fillers, or RF microneedling) may offer better results.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Aug. 2025
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If improvement is seen, the changes may be much more subtle than cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels and fillers.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the emerging zero-click digital landscape, visibility depends less on keyword stuffing and more on content’s authenticity, structure and authority.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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If your pup is fond of ripping open toys and removing the stuffing, use some of their fur to re-stuff the toy.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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