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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 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 and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
This helps refresh the skin without irritation and packs the skin with nutrients without manipulation.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
Wall art also abounds at charity shops, so look for pictures that blend with your theme, making sure the frame packs a decorating punch as well.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Outdoor concerts Mizner Park in Boca Raton fills with picnic blankets and that one neighbor who always packs too much cheese; Bayfront Park in Miami puts skyscrapers behind the stage and the bay as a backdrop.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Turmeric, which comes from the root of Curcuma longa and is integral in South Asian cooking, packs all kinds of potential benefits, from chronic pain relief to muscle recovery.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Sydney Sweeney packs a punch both on and off the screen.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Instant oatmeal is a healthy breakfast choice that packs essential fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Some modeling clay will come in blocks of different weights and sizes, while variety packs will usually include smaller blocks of varying tones and colors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Ticket four-packs cost $32 in advance, $45 at the gate.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
According to Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, since February 2025, the agriculture department has collected seed deliveries at 109 locations across the state, totaling 1,101 packs of unsolicited seeds.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Developed alongside technology company Donut Lab, the new battery enables faster charging, longer range, and higher durability than conventional lithium-ion packs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Possibly the best way to start the seeds is in small pots or cell packs.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Chemically heated gloves have one or more pockets on the palm and the back of the hand that hold small, replaceable gel packs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Celcius Sparkling Energy Drinks Power up—and save $6—on Celcius Sparkling Energy Drink variety packs this month at Costco.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Roughly half the size of a penny, the ISOCELL HP5 packs 200 million pixels into an extremely compact footprint.
—Noun
The service projects will include packing winter hygiene kits for neighbors struggling, snack packs and cancer care kits.
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Rock is eroded from the higher-elevation land into the basin, which also fills with the organic remains of plants and animals.—
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Much as Cornell did, Anderson fills every inch of space available, whether in his film frames or immersive installations.—
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The thieves check the balance when a customer purchases a card and loads funds onto it, then drain the card of funds before the customer can use it, officials said.—
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As its average shopper loads up on 15 items per basket, the company is betting a growing share of those items will be alcohol-free.—
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Yasmin Espinoza, whose grandmother was deported despite being born in Arizona, now carries her passport everywhere.—
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Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 102 rushing yards on 24 carries.—
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You’d be shocked to see how little (or how much) some of the more popular backpacks are capable of handling.—
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On the way, however, near the customer service counter and across from the new Starbucks bar, a woman Simpson believes was a Macy’s employee grabbed for one of the suspect’s backpacks.—
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To start, Disney now sells two skinny sports bundles, ESPN-Fox One and Fubo Sports, both of which feature the company’s sports networks without low-viewership channels Sling says it’s forced to buy.—
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In several markets, such bundles already represent a meaningful share of net additions.—
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Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
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Also, didn’t Trump just pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran President, who had been sentenced to forty-five years in federal prison for conspiring to import four hundred tons of cocaine into the United States?—
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Rorry Portable Wireless Charger Save yourself the trouble of a dead phone with this compact Rorry portable charger, which plugs directly into your phone—no cables needed.—
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
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Texas State stuffs the run again to force a third-and-4.—
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Unbeknownst to everyone else, Louise stuffs the turkey costumes with actual exploding meat guts meant to soak the audience in an effort to be released from school early.—
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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