1
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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2
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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3
as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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4
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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The meticulous packer and the minimalist Shannon and Wendell Coleman, who create content as Black Love Black Travel, have different packing priorities.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Fill the hole gently, without packing the soil tightly around the roots.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
First found in here in 1996, likely from wood packing materials from Asia, ALB is currently found in South Carolina, as well as in several northern states.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The meticulous packer and the minimalist Shannon and Wendell Coleman, who create content as Black Love Black Travel, have different packing priorities.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus effectively replaces the Core Ultra 9 285K, packing eight Performance cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient cores (E-cores).
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Fill the hole gently, without packing the soil tightly around the roots.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Generously pipe filling into hollow of each egg white half (save any leftover filling in the fridge for another use).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No one in my generation remembers the huge labor force of switchboard operators, but in the 1950s there were 340,000 workers physically plugging cords into jacks to connect callers to one another (roughly equivalent to the number of dental assistants today).—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The latter two moves shore up the bottom of the roster, plugging the last remaining holes this team has, while the Kadri add is arguably the biggest needle-moving acquisition of the deadline.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fox is loading up its reboot of the famous lifeguard action drama with social media stars.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Around 24 hours after his birth, William and Kate debuted George on the famous steps of the Lindo Wing, loading him up in their waiting Range Rover to take their boy home.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since the war began, at least 11 tankers carrying gas bound for Europe have been rerouted to Asia, where buyers have outbid European rivals, Gillian Boccara, senior director of gas and power at commodities intelligence provider Kpler, told CNN earlier this week.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Peel, fill, and garnish shortly before serving for the best texture.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bars across the city fill with pub fare, while televisions tune to soccer matches as crowds gather to mark the holiday.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The services are also experimenting with using drones as aerial pack mules, hauling ammunition and other gear across the battlefield.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Singh was stopped for inspection at a weigh station while hauling a load of frozen chicken along Interstate 80.—
Simon Hankinson,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The old Brewmaster’s office has been converted to a lovely courtyard, and in Elephant Cellar—named after the giant brew tanks—original caps still line the wall, and 3,000-pound bottle fillers have become one-of-a-kind chandeliers.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Lego Creator 3-in-1 Cute Bunny What could be more perfect than an Easter basket filler for teens than a bunny Lego set?—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sheriff’s corrections and court officials agreed that transporting in-custody defendants from upstairs cells to first-floor jail courtrooms remained the safest and simplest option.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cole was charged with one count of unlawfully transporting an explosive device with a plan either to kill, injure, or intimidate a person or to unlawfully destroy property, and a second count of malicious destruction or attempt to destroy with an explosive device.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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