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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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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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as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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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
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Thursday in Austin should be sunny, with daytime temperatures topping out around 95 degrees, and fairly breezy, with southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph packing gusts as strong as 20 mph.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
It is made of highly durable but lightweight polycarbonate and features an expansion zipper that provides an extra inch of packing space for each bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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The Roadrunner is built to be launched out of its own packing crate; before the test flight, the engineers placed one of those crates in the scrub, as tumbleweeds skittered by.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Thursday in Austin should be sunny, with daytime temperatures topping out around 95 degrees, and fairly breezy, with southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph packing gusts as strong as 20 mph.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
It is made of highly durable but lightweight polycarbonate and features an expansion zipper that provides an extra inch of packing space for each bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Bunting in particular seemed to benefit from his linemates’ efficiency in filling the net.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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The fill is also designed to keep you warm during cooler seasons and cool during the warmer months.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Comforters are usually simpler in design and fluffier in fill, with more loft and generally more warmth as well.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 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
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There would also be full-day sessions just focused on filler pieces to close up any gaps, which were usually just free-handed by the artist.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Coffee Ice Cubes: As mentioned, the Erin Rose uses a soft-serve machine to freeze all the ingredients, which means there’s no filler ice.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
19 July 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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But there's a difference between keeping handwritten directions for your mom's stuffing balls and hanging onto the casserole cookbook from your great aunt.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Soames is a lively piece of taxidermy, an avatar of Victorian virtues whose conscience still ticks inside all the stuffing.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Packing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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