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as in fills
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 loads
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 backpacks
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 tons
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 bunches
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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Recent Examples of packs
Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Each faction packs completely different units and building designs and strategies, so even if one of your favorites hasn't been included, expect a deep and flexible take on RTS warfare.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
This smart headlight is a serious tech gadget that packs a punch at 800 lumens.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Claire packs a kit of medicine — penicillin in the 1760s?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Sonos Portable Speaker Deals The Sonos Roam 2 packs the brand's signature high-fidelity sound into an ultra-compact frame that weighs very little in a backpack.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Like its other models, the Viator packs low and rugged for on/off-road travel and expands at camp.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
The 2026 SeriesMakers packs an eclectic lineup, driven by creators’ strongly singular voices.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
They are commonly sold in 8-count variety packs, primarily at retailers like Walmart.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Choose from neutral colors in packs of three for men and women.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Lethal control also disrupts coyote family structures, breaking up packs and potentially increasing reproduction.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Following several leaks, AMD has announced that its Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 desktop processor packs even more 3D V–Cache, letting the CPU harness a larger pool of SRAM for gaming and other workloads.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers suggest future work could include testing under extreme temperatures, integrating additional health indicators like voltage and temperature, and scaling the system to multi-cell battery packs.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
One hundred winners will be selected for the sweepstakes, and each winner will be sent five 8-ounce packs of Nerd Gummy Clusters, according to the sweepstakes' official rules.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
These packs can be multiple deodorants or packs of deodorant paired with other Old Spice products such as soaps and shampoos.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Greek yogurt packs 10 to 20 grams per serving, and a 3-ounce chicken breast provides 26 grams.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Each faction packs completely different units and building designs and strategies, so even if one of your favorites hasn't been included, expect a deep and flexible take on RTS warfare.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
This smart headlight is a serious tech gadget that packs a punch at 800 lumens.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Claire packs a kit of medicine — penicillin in the 1760s?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Sonos Portable Speaker Deals The Sonos Roam 2 packs the brand's signature high-fidelity sound into an ultra-compact frame that weighs very little in a backpack.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Like its other models, the Viator packs low and rugged for on/off-road travel and expands at camp.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
The 2026 SeriesMakers packs an eclectic lineup, driven by creators’ strongly singular voices.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
About 75% of customers buy lesson packs, which allow coaches to build long-term relationships and earn extra bonuses.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
They are commonly sold in 8-count variety packs, primarily at retailers like Walmart.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Choose from neutral colors in packs of three for men and women.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Lethal control also disrupts coyote family structures, breaking up packs and potentially increasing reproduction.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Following several leaks, AMD has announced that its Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 desktop processor packs even more 3D V–Cache, letting the CPU harness a larger pool of SRAM for gaming and other workloads.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Researchers suggest future work could include testing under extreme temperatures, integrating additional health indicators like voltage and temperature, and scaling the system to multi-cell battery packs.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
One hundred winners will be selected for the sweepstakes, and each winner will be sent five 8-ounce packs of Nerd Gummy Clusters, according to the sweepstakes' official rules.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
These packs can be multiple deodorants or packs of deodorant paired with other Old Spice products such as soaps and shampoos.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
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The footage appears to be captured from a Wyze indoor security camera and caught the moment the cat moves close to the camera and its face fills the frame before the video feed is interrupted—giving the impression that the device has been intentionally disabled.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The island, where Iran loads nearly all its oil exports, is seen as a potential target if Washington decides to hit Iranian energy or to use ground troops to seize it.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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While trees — oak, birch, maple — dominate early spring, grass pollen often overlaps in late spring from May to June, leading to higher, more intense allergy loads for sufferers.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The first offense carries a maximum of a year in county jail, according to the bill.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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It’s built to fit naturally around the body, work alongside backpacks, and stay comfortable over extended periods without getting in the way of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Education Minister María Paz Arzola said that her office is drafting a bill that would allow teachers to inspect students’ backpacks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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For example, the official city yard waste carts, which have bright green lids and are available for purchase, can hold up to 200 pounds of weight, while all other containers or bundles have a 50 pound weight limit.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the largest displays featured bloodied bundles of white cloth spread across the grass like a makeshift graveyard.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s tons of awesome stuff happening outside of Austin with Noah Hawley and the [Taylor] Sheridan stuff.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Namibia, local authorities were producing millions of tons of wood chips while eradicating an invasive bush.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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