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
Cathy Heintz, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
By the time Bloom was sent packing, Boston ranked fifth.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Charles Haley sent packing: Haley’s erratic behavior led coach George Seifert to trade the edge rusher to Dallas on Aug. 26, 1992 for second- and third-round draft picks.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all you cord-cutter needs.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 Feb. 2025
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Noun
As someone with out-of-town relatives, this makes the hectic season so much easier, so when a gift is chosen and paid for, the packing and delivery is done by a professional.
—Cathy Heintz, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
By the time Bloom was sent packing, Boston ranked fifth.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Charles Haley sent packing: Haley’s erratic behavior led coach George Seifert to trade the edge rusher to Dallas on Aug. 26, 1992 for second- and third-round draft picks.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all you cord-cutter needs.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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Peaches are a delicious filling for these pies any time of day!—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Add fillings to potato halves and broil: Increase oven temperature to broil.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 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
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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
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Many of us love to prep for the concert by getting our fill of some delicious Korean food.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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The district also committed to tuition reimbursement for existing employees with professional educator licenses to help the administration fill positions and to provide years of experience to those hard-to-fill positions.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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Chocolate sellers are increasingly adding filler ingredients like nuts to offset higher cocoa costs.—
Maya Huter,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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From local up-and-comers to established stadium fillers, a swath of stand-ups are taking the stage across Indy this weekend.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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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
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Serve them whole or halved, use them as a topping or stuffing, or try them in soups, quiches, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, casseroles, pasta dishes, and even hummus. 5.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2025
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Impero Foods & Meats Raw Italian Pork Sausage Known for its rich flavor and versatility in holiday dishes like stuffing and pasta, Impero’s Raw Italian Pork Sausage was recalled for being distributed without federal inspection.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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