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as in to fill
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 to load
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 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 loads
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 bunch
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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as in bosom
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
These extra spacious accommodations pack ample common space, including a living room, three full bathrooms, full kitchen, and dining room.
—Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
This Snuggle Puppy, $49.95 on Amazon, comes with three heat packs.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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The shortlists are out for the Original Score and Original Song Oscars, and they’re packed with familiar names from the world of rock.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
These extra spacious accommodations pack ample common space, including a living room, three full bathrooms, full kitchen, and dining room.
—Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
In a down year for the NFC West, the Seattle Seahawks lead the pack at 8-5 and, with the four division rivals playing one another down the stretch, could prove kingmakers.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
This Snuggle Puppy, $49.95 on Amazon, comes with three heat packs.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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So please, please, please grab your espresso and cookies because Ms. Carpenter is serving a short-and-sweet holiday special filled with beautiful gowns, showstopping performances, cheeky innuendos and cameos from stars like Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, Quinta Brunson and many more.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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These rallies, filled with chants, music and group dances, are so far going peacefully.Ian Pannell, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Reading its annual report, I was reminded that, perhaps, TikTok’s algorithm has gotten too good at pointing people in the direction of sure-fire hits and less good at loading FYPs with videos people will find incredibly inventive or fascinating.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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This situation bodes well for 2025 and 2026, both of which have loaded film slates.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jackson police detective Tommie Brown told WJTV and NBC affiliate WLBT that the Hyundai was carrying a man, a woman, a teenager and two children, all from Copiah County, located south of Jackson.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Judge Maxwell Wiley’s decision will let jurors deliberate a charge of criminally negligent homicide, which carries a lighter punishment.Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Reports of a backpack being discovered come amid the NYPD releasing new images of the suspect in the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 8.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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But Daniel Penny didn’t let go, not for six minutes, not until Neely was as lifeless as any of the backpacks or briefcases passengers had carried on the train that day.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The suspect, described as having a medium build and a light complexion, took off with the bag containing $130 cash and two credit cards, cops said.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Taxes would also go up on parking lots and garages, rideshares, and store checkout bags.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Survivor producers always throw a bunch of twists out there.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Google has worked to bring as many features as possible into the model itself, rather than run a bunch of individual and siloed products, in order to be able to do more with Gemini in more places.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
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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
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Energy is one: oil and gas exports account for roughly a third of government revenue, and the revenues are plugging Russia’s budget gap and propping up the economy.Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the last year, the Lord had been giving me little nuggets to plug into the songs.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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