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
Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In preparation for his New York trip, Kinmont spent a recent afternoon packing up boxes with Jones’ work.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Using packing cubes can also be useful to prevent things from shifting around.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Pack and Travel Responsibly for Your Vacation Sustainable packing and mindful habits during vacations play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Somehow, whoever-she-is has zipped these 40-odd textured pieces, plus an introduction by Christine Smallwood and afterword by Lucy Sante, into fewer than 300 pages, like fur coats in a packing cube.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In preparation for his New York trip, Kinmont spent a recent afternoon packing up boxes with Jones’ work.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Using packing cubes can also be useful to prevent things from shifting around.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Pack and Travel Responsibly for Your Vacation Sustainable packing and mindful habits during vacations play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 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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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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For that reason, this documentary can be a great opportunity to not only get your nostalgia fill, but also discover a new side of the story along with your kids.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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For one unforgettable weekend, the streets of downtown Pismo fill with chrome, music, and excitement, while vendors and sponsors like GM, Ford, and Mother’s Polish bring a festival atmosphere to this coastal haven.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 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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Then there are other injectables such as filler, which Wollman does twice a year in her lips.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
11 Apr. 2025
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If using a filler, find gluten-free bread crumbs that don't have other common allergens.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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