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as in fills
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 loads
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 backpacks
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 tons
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 bunches
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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Recent Examples of packs
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Both are made with Lululemon’s ultra-soft Softreme fabric, which packs a velvety feel that is smooth against the skin.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Wherever 21-year-old Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala plays, a Filipino diaspora packs the stands with flags and Tagalog chants, giving her a home-court edge.
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Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Tuna Salad With Whole Grain Crackers Tuna packs plenty of protein and also provides heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
30 June 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Samsung packs flagship-level performance into a more manageable size, pairing a powerful processor, Galaxy AI features, excellent cameras, and a gorgeous display in a sleek design that's easy to use one-handed.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Despite a rather slim profile, the residence packs a lot into 3,600 square feet.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
This Fabletics scoop-neck bikini (sold as separates) packs a bold punch with its standout pattern and offers extra support on top and on bottom thanks to its structure.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Cops waited in packs along the street and, especially on Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The men put the cash inside waist packs or their pockets, investigators said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Available in the freezer section starting in July, the five flavors of Snack Breaks are available in single packs and 4-count packs, with prices varying by retailer.
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Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
But the prices for the vast majority of stickers are pretty low, which means that no vulture is out there buying up all the sticker packs and trying to resell them at inflated prices to impressionable children hoping to win the lottery.
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Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Officials said a burnover occurs when firefighters are overtaken or trapped by a wildfire and take cover under protective shelters carried in their packs.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Choose from packs of 16 and 30, which are perfect for home or travel.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
For heavy-duty vehicles carrying large battery packs, safety under frequent operation and heavy load remains a key concern.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Verb
Everyone is familiar with the old saw that those unversed in history are condemned to repeat it, which packs a certain irony 250 years into our democratic experiment.
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Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Both are made with Lululemon’s ultra-soft Softreme fabric, which packs a velvety feel that is smooth against the skin.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Wherever 21-year-old Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala plays, a Filipino diaspora packs the stands with flags and Tagalog chants, giving her a home-court edge.
—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Tuna Salad With Whole Grain Crackers Tuna packs plenty of protein and also provides heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
30 June 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Samsung packs flagship-level performance into a more manageable size, pairing a powerful processor, Galaxy AI features, excellent cameras, and a gorgeous display in a sleek design that's easy to use one-handed.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Despite a rather slim profile, the residence packs a lot into 3,600 square feet.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
This Fabletics scoop-neck bikini (sold as separates) packs a bold punch with its standout pattern and offers extra support on top and on bottom thanks to its structure.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Noun
Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Cops waited in packs along the street and, especially on Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The men put the cash inside waist packs or their pockets, investigators said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Available in the freezer section starting in July, the five flavors of Snack Breaks are available in single packs and 4-count packs, with prices varying by retailer.
—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
But the prices for the vast majority of stickers are pretty low, which means that no vulture is out there buying up all the sticker packs and trying to resell them at inflated prices to impressionable children hoping to win the lottery.
—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Officials said a burnover occurs when firefighters are overtaken or trapped by a wildfire and take cover under protective shelters carried in their packs.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Choose from packs of 16 and 30, which are perfect for home or travel.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
For heavy-duty vehicles carrying large battery packs, safety under frequent operation and heavy load remains a key concern.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
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On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills.
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Rihanna fills two spaces on the Billboard Global 200 and three on the Billboard Global Excl.
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Intelligent power switches can monitor electrical flow while controlling loads more efficiently.
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The app decrypts the file and loads it into the appropriate editing program.
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But Kimball House’s award-winning bar program more than carries its own weight.
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Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
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Tourists bustle in and out of Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the United States, many carrying suitcases and backpacks and arriving just in time for the July 4 weekend.
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This one-time discount can be used on any purchase, from best-selling toiletry bags and makeup cases to foldable duffel bags and backpacks.
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Successful bundles are built around customer behavior, not inventory.
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The fine stems from the way Google bundles apps and services with Android phones.
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Having a few good friends can be more meaningful than having tons.
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There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Mexico enters a must-win World Cup knockout against Ecuador at Azteca after a perfect group stage, three clean sheets and record-shattering crowds.
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Travelers can arrive only 15 minutes before departure, skip the usual airport crowds with minimal security screening in a private, quiet terminal, and fly aboard a 30-seat semi-private jet with unlimited snacks and drinks.
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The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
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Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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