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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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Recent Examples of pack
Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
After getting in a workout and packing his bag for Tampa, McCaffrey talked with the local media for about four minutes.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
But the pack of monsters wasn’t intending to feed on the dead organisms.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 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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Verb
Wilson Mountain Trail: About two miles north of Sedona, is Wilson Mountain, which packs about 2,300 feet of climbing into the first mile.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
After getting in a workout and packing his bag for Tampa, McCaffrey talked with the local media for about four minutes.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
But away from the pet packs and access ramps, dogs have even been involved in designing car exteriors.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
But the pack of monsters wasn’t intending to feed on the dead organisms.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
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Huts fill up fast, so check each property’s for pricing and availability.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The nature is pretty cool My ship’s route from the St. Lawrence to the Atlantic Ocean was a beautiful one, filled with islands ringed in red-earthed cliffs and dark, forested riversides.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Steelers, who enter Week 10 at 6-2 and in first place in the AFC North, are loading up ahead of Tuesday's deadline to aid a postseason run.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The checkup process will start as soon as the tool has loaded, having already analyzed the necessary settings in the background while doing so.Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The committee’s bipartisan group of election and law enforcement officials developed pocket-size guides to election laws for police officers to carry.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company updated the Starlink shop with the new gear, which is meant to carry the V4 standard Starlink dish, a model that began rolling out about a year ago.& Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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This powerful backpack blower moves leaves and other debris quickly and easily, and can handle complex jobs in yards up to 1 acre.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Bag Wizard Mini Backpack $24 at Amazon Mini backpacks are making a comeback, and Emily in Paris is leading the charge.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Over the years it’s slithered its way into a handful of new boot silhouettes, belts, and even bags, too.Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Surplus goodie bags were generously doled out to those looking to take extras back home.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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My friend gave me a whole bunch of her little girl’s clothes — such a high volume of items that some still had the tags on.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Wolk herself responded to the controversy by tweeting a bunch, naturally.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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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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The costs associated with plugging wells have increased by 36 percent since 2022, including expenses for labor and materials, including cement and rigs.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The other side: Johnson is attempting to plug a $1 billion budget gap.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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