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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
No Revenge Tour Hart isn’t buying into the revenge narrative surrounding the Knicks’ second-round rematch with the Pacers — even if Indiana sent New York packing in Game 7 at Madison Square Garden last postseason.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
By Alison Willmore rule of three 1:23 p.m. Give Every Actress From The Hours Her Own TV Cult Your move, Apple TV+.
packing list 1:08 p.m.
Vulture’s 2025 Summer Gift Guide Treat yourself to some male friendship.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 May 2025
The sleek design blends the ease of a ballet flat with the structure of a loafer, while the breathable knit upper keeps your feet cool and makes for easy packing during vacations and weekend getaways.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
And in the middle of the gala — a gala that, mind you, Kiki made a big show of kicking off for all the guests only minutes before — Kiki is sent packing, and Peter swans around the party with Simone on his arm.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
No Revenge Tour Hart isn’t buying into the revenge narrative surrounding the Knicks’ second-round rematch with the Pacers — even if Indiana sent New York packing in Game 7 at Madison Square Garden last postseason.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
By Alison Willmore rule of three 1:23 p.m. Give Every Actress From The Hours Her Own TV Cult Your move, Apple TV+.
packing list 1:08 p.m.
Vulture’s 2025 Summer Gift Guide Treat yourself to some male friendship.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 May 2025
The sleek design blends the ease of a ballet flat with the structure of a loafer, while the breathable knit upper keeps your feet cool and makes for easy packing during vacations and weekend getaways.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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The banh mi Vietnamese sandwiches are typically served on French baguettes filled with pork, pickled vegetables and other fillings.—
Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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In 1989, Sconce pled guilty to mishandling human remains and mining the corpses’ teeth for gold fillings at Lamb Funeral Home.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The SpaceX Dragon vehicle carrying the four spacefarers selected for a mission known as Crew-10 successfully docked at the orbital outpost about 28 hours after launching from Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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But Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra insists the ethos remains, even at times such as these, with his team carrying a seven-game losing streak and 29-38 record into Monday night’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fluffing is also essential for keeping the down fill properly distributed for maximum warmth and comfort.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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There’s a drum fill there now, but that wasn’t there originally.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Forty farmers supply this dairy, hauling milk here twice a day.—
Betsy Andrews,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the largest airlifter in the American fleet, this massive aircraft plays a critical role in strategic operations—hauling troops, equipment, helicopters, and even entire military bases across continents in a single flight.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dahlias grown from tubers won’t bloom until at least midsummer, so choose something that blooms earlier for the filler to provide color before the dahlias bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The filler is made of 100% exclusive Hutterite, a high-quality goose down, and the shell is made of 100% sateen cotton.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 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 team was accused of stuffing and smoothing the seams of the rear attenuator, a part that is standard for all teams and therefore cannot be modified.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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To discourage brewery ballot box stuffing, the team at Untappd worked to screen out fraudulent votes from bots, bogus accounts, and other illegitimate sources.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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