1
as in plugging
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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2
as in loading
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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3
as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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4
as in bearing
to wear or have on one's person
a private detective packing a weapon
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Recent Examples of packing
Lyndsey Matthews, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Here's what my dad recommends — and why each of these 10 items should always have a place on your packing list.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
But nothing is more important than ensuring the host has a snappy and memorable catchphrase for the moment contestants get sent packing.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Thanks to a successful idol play, Kyle’s three votes were null and void, and California Girl Thomas became the unlucky soul sent packing.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Here are our best travel packing tips to make bringing your life on the road as efficient and stress-free as possible.
—Lyndsey Matthews, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Here's what my dad recommends — and why each of these 10 items should always have a place on your packing list.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
But nothing is more important than ensuring the host has a snappy and memorable catchphrase for the moment contestants get sent packing.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Thanks to a successful idol play, Kyle’s three votes were null and void, and California Girl Thomas became the unlucky soul sent packing.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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After nearly three decades, Bad Boy still plays things relatively straight in the burger universe: proudly calorie-packed and filling.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the driveway of a rundown house, two soldiers work quickly under the glow of headlamps, loading weapons from a shed into the back of a battered truck.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Court records show Corcoran asked Nieto's then 7-year-old daughter Melanie to stay in an upstairs bedroom before loading a rifle, a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic, and going to the living room, where his brother and his friends were watching TV.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to the wildlife charity (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.—
Tom Howarth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The suspect was reportedly carrying an assault rifle and a handgun.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Knead and scrape with the fill stick until the hole is covered, then rub excess wax away.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Joss & Main Vince Geometric Jute-Blend Throw Pillow Swap out other pillow covers for this jute-blend one that can also be purchased with down or polyester fill.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Falcon 9's upper stage continued hauling the 21 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, where they will be deployed about 65 minutes after launch.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ski valet is super convenient for families who are already hauling way too much stuff, and even the littlest member of the family can take beginning ski or snowboard lessons.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The bill mandates statewide standards for police lineups, including: The use of lineup fillers that match the eyewitness’s description.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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When performed by a licensed professional, dermal fillers are considered to be one of the safest cosmetic treatments available.—
Sarah Bence, OTR/L,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The light, flaky sole is a nice filet not overly cooked or overly buttered, wrapped around a rich stuffing of pureed seafood including shrimp, lobster and scallops, melded with breadcrumbs.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Operatives and donors urged Thune to demand a recount, reasoning that, even if the effort failed, allegations of reservation ballot stuffing would galvanize the Party’s base—much as President Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in predominantly Black cities energized his core supporters in 2020.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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