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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the auditorium was packed
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
a densely packed sequence of events
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as in plugged
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 loaded
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 carried
to support and take from one place to another
remember to pack several changes of clothing
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Recent Examples of packed
Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The trial opened Thursday to a packed courtroom and concluded the same day.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Even with a packed schedule, Freeman prioritizes self-care.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.
—Friends Of Karen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Fisherman’s Village Night Market was reborn as a tightly packed alley leading to Full Moon Party.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The trial opened Thursday to a packed courtroom and concluded the same day.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Even with a packed schedule, Freeman prioritizes self-care.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.
—Friends Of Karen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packed
Adjective
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In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Tripadvisor recommends visiting in spring or fall when the weather is mild but the beach is less crowded.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to those in the industry, there is little oversight for the demolition of homes filled with dangerous building materials.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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His social media is filled with rocket ship emojis and images of him as a sort of religious icon for the church of Bitcoin.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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A day after Gary Sanchez struck out with the bases loaded in the first inning of an ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, Gil called in to contend Yankees manager Aaron Boone should have pinch hit for the catcher.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Considering how loaded the West is, adding Butler to the mix could be the difference between being truly competitive or seeing another early playoff exit.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The butterflies also carried two types of pollen on their bodies, both from plant species found only in Africa.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Select plants with dense habits and thick cover to outcompete weeds that germinate in these border plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Behind every large language model or real-time inference engine lies a dense web of data centers, chips, storage, and cooling infrastructure.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Seals hauled out on small ice floes.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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The day after the crash, 61 empty bottles of booze, including an empty bottle of champagne, were found stashed on the boat after officers hauled it out of the water.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bicyclist was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with critical injuries, and has since died, the report stated.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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The unidentified victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries to the chest and hand, Josef said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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