How to Use packing in a Sentence

packing

noun

• I used some old newspapers for packing.
• We finished all our packing yesterday.
• Pham sees his parents build their home on wages from Levi Strauss and a meat packing plant.
  — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 May 2022
• Books propped up computers and monitors, mics wrapped up with packing tape.
  — Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2022
• Planning and packing requires accounting for naps, snacks, tantrums and blowouts.
  — Kelsey Sheehy Of Nerdwallet, Chron, 10 May 2022
• Roa said packing lunch for two kids every day, for two working parents, was an increased burden of time and effort.
  — Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
• Travelers often get a packing list and a weather report in advance.
  — Erin Delmore, WSJ, 18 May 2022
• If packing lunches feels overwhelming during the morning rush, put out their contents the night before.
  — Nicole Anzia, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Apr. 2022
• Memorial Day is nearing—and if travel plans and pool days are on the brain, get a headstart on your packing list with this year’s best plus-size swimwear options.
  — Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 2 May 2022
• This one from Paravel easily folds up for packing and is made from sustainable materials.
  — Katie Dupere and Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 19 May 2022
• It's become part of daily life, but many of us fondly remember the times when security lines were faster and luggage-packing was simpler.
  — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 6 May 2022
• Workers were handling raw materials, packing and equipment after failing to properly wash their hands.
  — Kimberly Kindy and Laura Reiley, Anchorage Daily News, 25 May 2022
• Workout sets are ideal packing solutions for spontaneous hikes or early morning yoga by the beach, while a trusty swimsuit is always needed for impromptu dips in the sea.
  — Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024
• Museums are snapping up original lace confections for their private collections, and many pieces simply languish because of their poor packing.
  — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2022
• To know how old your eggs are, look at the packing date.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
• This, of course, made packing for the 13-day trip even harder.
  — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2023
• That meant Dawn turned to dusk, and the Brooklyn queen was sent packing.
  — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
• Despite the reroutes, the last-minute packing, and the exhaustion, the pros far outweigh the cons.
  — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
• Democrats and pro-choice groups have widely espoused the idea of court packing in the months since the fall of Roe v. Wade.
  — Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 14 May 2023
• When the packing team finishes boxing all the roasts for the day, a group cheer goes up.
  — Lee Powell, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
• The clever packing cubes come in a pack of six, complete with three sizes: small, medium, and large.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
• Whoever bagged the stay had to move fast, and won’t have much time for packing.
  — Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2023
• Stock up on packing tape, and have markers in each room.
  — Nicole Anzia, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2022
• The list above represents our honest picks for the best packing cubes of 2023.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 24 May 2023
• But, that doesn't mean that outerwear isn't at the top of our packing lists.
  — Teddy Minford, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
• These hanging packing cubes are the perfect way to unpack the lazy way.
  — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
• The key to not over packing is to start with your basics and essentials.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 May 2024
• Think of this as a packing cube for your family’s dirty clothes.
  — Kristy Alpert, Parents, 25 Jan. 2024
• Check out the Bagail compression packing cubes too, on sale for $20.
  — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
• No one is more beloved in Chicago than an ex-Cub sent packing.
  — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 28 Oct 2024