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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
Steve Large, CBS News, 27 May 2026
With Cake Picnic, we are forced to bake a cake for a random weekend (no cake, no entry), pack a picnic basket and head to the park to spend a day outside.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Sam Peters, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Jogolev had climbed the incline with the Cub Scout pack last year and had participated in all the training hikes and climbs that led up to Saturday’s outing, his wife said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2022
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube.
—Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
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Verb
Community members packed Fairfield City Hall's chambers on Tuesday to voice their outrage after a police officer was caught on camera punching a student in the head last week.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 27 May 2026
With Cake Picnic, we are forced to bake a cake for a random weekend (no cake, no entry), pack a picnic basket and head to the park to spend a day outside.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
There has been 563 incidents involving smoke, fire or extreme heat related to lithium-ion batteries on flights between March 2006 and February 2026, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with battery packs accounting for 230 of those.
—Sam Peters, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Jogolev had climbed the incline with the Cub Scout pack last year and had participated in all the training hikes and climbs that led up to Saturday’s outing, his wife said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Adjective
The service said that anyone who needs to be outside should dress in layers, cover as much of their skin as possible and pack winter safety kits in their vehicles.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2022
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube.
—Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
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Authorities suspect that the cooling system responsible for maintaining the temperature of the tank filled with methyl methacrylate, or MMA, failed.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Terrazas was poised for a big year, but more than half of the varsity team was filled by freshmen.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Start with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, then load it up with herbs, garlic, olives, and spices.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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De Avila nearly wiggled out of a huge jam in the first inning, producing two strikeouts after the Knights loaded the bases with no outs.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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What to read next However, one hurdle will be making sure there is enough wind to carry the dandelion drones.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Memorial Day also carries a message to not have more wars.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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This results in a pile-up of backpacks, jackets, and purses on entryway chairs, the bottom of the stairs, and kitchen counters.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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The backpack also has water bottle holders and an exterior charging port for topping up your phone battery on the go.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wondering which ones deserve a spot in your makeup bag?—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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This especially applies to our special education teachers, many of whom carry increasingly unsustainable case loads.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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For example, the commercial loads in the CBS Sunday afternoon NFL games are identical to the loads that pop up during the games streaming on Paramount+.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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This set is my favorite of the bunch.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The best of the bunch are Hernandez and Nevarez.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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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