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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Some potential causes include polluted fertilizers and fomites at the packing facilities, while there are many plausible explanations.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Besides assisting with unpacking, packing, and ironing and delivering coffee and tea pick-me-ups, butlers here have been known to go all out for celebrations.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Noun
While these might seem unimportant, take it from someone who travels regularly — packing cubes are a game-changer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Some potential causes include polluted fertilizers and fomites at the packing facilities, while there are many plausible explanations.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Besides assisting with unpacking, packing, and ironing and delivering coffee and tea pick-me-ups, butlers here have been known to go all out for celebrations.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
Noun
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The only potential pitfall to be mindful of is a lumpy filling.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The bread itself was a pleasant surprise, somewhere between an everything bagel and the Italian roll at Subway, and the mac 'n' cheese filling was creamy, cheesy and adorably topped with Goldfish crackers.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 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
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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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Material: Most of the picks on this list are made of memory foam, latex, or a blend of down alternative fills like foam and microfiber.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
2 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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Injectable treatments like fillers are often used to make faces proportionally thinner by heightening cheekbones and squaring out the jaw.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
20 May 2025
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The keratin here works like a filler, plugging gaps in the hair cuticle, while vitamin E and coconut oil bring moisture and flexibility back into the picture.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
19 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
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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 2 Jun. 2025.
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