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pack

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noun

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as in backpack
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 bag
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items she tucked a small pack of lozenges into her bag

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3
as in loads
a considerable amount it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth

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pack

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adjective

chiefly Scottish

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Recent Examples of pack
Verb
The ice harvest is now on to pack next year’s supply. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The proliferation of platforms distributing short subject documentaries in recent years has led to an abundance of high-quality films that pack a punch. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Behind the front panel assembly is a removable rechargeable battery pack rated to last several months under normal use. PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 Instead of buying snack packs of nuts, for instance, buy in bulk and divy it up into silicone baggies. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for pack 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
Verb
  • Speaking of charging, a J1772 port is situated on the left behind the driver's seat, which will fill the 29.8 kWh battery in five hours on a standard level 2 EV charger.
    Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Thankfully, many safari outfitters offer dynamic itineraries—think pairing the quintessential South African safari with a surreal stint in Namibia or a blue safari grand finale in Mozambique filled with whales, dolphins, whale sharks, and dugongs—designed to engage animal lovers of all ages.
    Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The deal reportedly loads an extra $2 billion of debt onto Cotiviti's balance sheet — bringing total debt to $7 billion and giving its PE backers very little room for error.
    Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
  • There were also complications in loading the set only the field, car and all, which has under 10 feet of clearance space at the one tunnel the stadium has leading into the area.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Given this history, any Israeli government of the foreseeable future would demand that a Palestinian state be demilitarized, with severe restrictions of the weapons even a police force can carry.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Discovery will now each broadcast five races in the middle of the season, respectively, as longtime partners FOX Sports and NBC Sports are only carrying 14 of the 38 races each.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The backpack and tote bags are on display at Premiere Vision in Paris this week.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The gymnast shared a photo of the blue baggage, which was left unzipped and showed several items including a white U.S.A. sweatshirt, a blue backpack and gray sweatpants.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The upside is that your keyboard case will not come loose in your bag.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Shoppers note that the bag is great for everyday use and slim, yet surprisingly large for a crossbody.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Obviously a great competition, a bunch of great shooters.
    Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Ava DuVernay and a bunch of friends did a wonderful thing by raising funds to help rebuild it.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Verb
  • As a result, certain high-wattage appliances and devices should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet to avoid overloading the power strip.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The exits that aren’t needed are plugged with what’s called a door plug.
    Jason Ogaard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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