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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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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Students, teachers, residents, and corporate partners will do school beautification projects such as mural painting, learning space updates, and kit packing to enhance the learning environment and demonstrate the power of service.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
My parents were practically packing my bag.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Groceries, to-dos, important dates, thank-you notes to write, packing lists before trips—they’re all there.
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If you’re headed to wine country for a girls’ week, be careful about packing a corkscrew in your carry-on bag.
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Noun
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The white chocolate crumbles, creamy cheesecake, raspberry filling and cake-like crust make for the perfect bite.—
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Layer up the cherry pie filling, cake mix, chocolate chips, and pecans.—
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Allow the monitor to air dry before plugging it back in.—
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Rechargeable lanterns often include an AC adapter for plugging them into an electrical outlet.—
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The container is insulated and protected from weather and palletized for easy transport using a forklift for loading onto vehicles or aircraft.—
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There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.—
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
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Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.—
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The waterproof jacket is filled with 650-fill-power down for a plush and cozy feel.—
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Materials used included recycled nylon, Responsible Down Standard fill and mycelium vegan leather.—
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The intricate cargo-hauling system still will rely on truck drivers, who represent a significant portion of California’s working class, but is looking to lean more towards using railways, which can be faster and greener, Hacegaba said.—
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Iron Horse is owned by Rodney Burrell, a former Northville hauling company owner who pleaded guilty to bid rigging in 2010 after submitting an inflated bid to help former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s friend Bobby Ferguson win a contract.—
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Other times, the sketch itself doesn't hit with the audience, but the filler dialogue or comedic actions do.—
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Freeman says most of the onion powders available at the grocery store are mixed with fillers and anti-caking agents.—
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School officials said the bus was transporting third-grade students back from a school trip to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City when the incident occurred.—
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Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.—
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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