How to Use packing in a Sentence

packing

noun
  • I used some old newspapers for packing.
  • We finished all our packing yesterday.
  • 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
  • Please, for the love of Hulu, don't put packing tape or duct tape near your eyes.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Feb. 2022
  • 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 aggressive packing of the courts with hard-right judges and justices.
    The New Republic, 14 Apr. 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
  • But the packing took hours, and by nine at night my back was killing me, and the movers would be there so early in the morning.
    Honor Jones, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2021
  • With first Michigan and then Purdue sent packing, there will be none in the Elite Eight.
    Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Pham sees his parents build their home on wages from Levi Strauss and a meat packing plant.
    Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 May 2022
  • 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
  • Or, add one to your spring break packing list and pair it with nothing but a swimsuit.
    Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Ahead of any good trip is often a stressful night of packing.
    Melissa Epifano, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022
  • And over the past year, transportation and packing costs have doubled.
    Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2023
  • With the look of a dress shoe but the comfort of a loafer, these are great for a minimal travel packing list.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The packing cubes are super durable, but be sure to wash them when needed to help extend the bags’ shelf life.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024
  • Monochromatic two-piece sets that transition well from day to night are also great options for nighttime in Florida and help trim down your packing list.
    Charlotte Davey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Adjusting Dogs to New Homes Moving is stressful enough, with packing, coordinating the movers and unpacking.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024

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