pack 1 of 3

verb

Definition of packnext
1
as in to fill
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 to load
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 to carry
to support and take from one place to another remember to pack several changes of clothing

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4
as in to bear
to wear or have on one's person a private detective packing a weapon

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pack

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noun

ˈpak How to pronounce pack (audio)
1
as in backpack
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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2
as in bag
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items she tucked a small pack of lozenges into her bag

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3
as in loads
a considerable amount it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth

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4
as in bunch
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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pack

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adjective

chiefly Scottish
as in bosom

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Recent Examples of pack
Verb
New data centers packed with GPUs meant new electricity demands — so much so that the appetite for power would go through the roof. — Cade Metz, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2025 The diverse cultures of Kansas City come together in this parade in the form of lowriders, high-energy drill teams , drum corps and floats packed with families who trace their roots to Ireland. — The Kansas City Star and, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
That includes a new heat pump that can scavenge waste energy from the motor, the battery pack, and the ambient air. — Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025 Northern right whale dolphins are the only dolphin in the North Pacific Ocean to not have a dorsal fin and usually travel in packs of 100 to 200, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. — Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube. — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast. — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for pack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack
  1. fill
  2. load
  3. carry
  4. backpack
  5. bag
  6. bunch
  7. bosom
  8. plug
Verb
  • Their worlds feel just as grand in scope as famously massive games like The Elder Scrolls — presenting lush alien lands filled with tons of diverse creatures and wildlife, and hundreds of individual NPCs that often have unique stories to tell.
    — Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
  • John Frankenheimer fills the film with a Cold War–era sense that anyone could be the enemy — even, thanks to a chilling turn by Angela Lansbury, one’s own mother.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of fill
Verb
  • They would be loaded on buses and sent through the Kerem Shalom crossing either to Ashdod port, or to an airport near Eilat.
    — Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • That’s kind of where my idea to pocket things [comes from]; sometimes the idea’s gotta load.
    — William E. Ketchum III, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of load
Verb
  • The charges carry a possible 5-year prison sentence.
    — Rosemary Westwood, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The company billed itself as a one-stop production shop that could carry content ideas all the way to development, with the infrastructure in place to handle marketing and distribution on its own.
    — Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of carry
Noun
  • Authorities in Arizona found communication devices in Vargas-de la Rocha’s backpack nearby.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Also for sale are accessories including jewelry, purses, backpacks, belts and hats, as well as home decor and beauty products.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • That bag included a pair of argyle socks, which contained the two hidden notes.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The company said Wednesday that the recall includes less than 1,300 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips.
    — Time, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Ambient cabin lighting, an eight-speaker audio system, dual-zone climate, a sunroof, remote start, and a bunch of other niceties are the justifications for the higher price tag of the hybrid model.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
  • There's theatrical fare finally ready to stream, including this year's best picture Oscar winner, a witchy blockbuster and a Hugh Grant horror film, plus a bunch of original stuff such as a fresh Tyler Perry thriller and a Millie Bobby Brown/Chris Pratt adventure.
    — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of bunch
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Definition of bosom
Verb
  • Tariffs aren’t always helpful for U.S. producers, who themselves are plugged into international supply chains.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Charging Cords Leaving cords plugged in unnecessarily (think: your phone charger plugged into the wall but not connected to your phone) can actually shorten the charger’s lifespan—leading to frequent and expensive replacements.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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