packs 1 of 2

verb

Definition of packsnext
present tense third-person singular of pack
1
as in fills
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 loads
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 carries
to support and take from one place to another remember to pack several changes of clothing

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

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packs

2 of 2

noun

plural of pack
1
as in backpacks
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 bundles
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 tons
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 bunches
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
  1. fills
  2. carries
  3. suitcases
  4. transports
  5. packages
  6. communities
  7. brings
  8. packets
Verb
  • At the heart of Lisa’s journey is motherhood – her most rewarding adventure that, despite its challenges, fills her heart with love, pride, and happiness.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Michaels Along with an assortment of party supplies for various occasions throughout the year, Michaels now fills helium balloons too.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of fills
Verb
  • Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The return to New York carries meaning for Rhule’s family.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
Noun
  • As the name suggests, each of the three suitcases expands to make room for extra clothing or souvenirs purchased on your trip.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In Central and Latin America, those with wanderlust take a stroll with their luggage around the block or put their suitcases in the middle of a room for others to walk around, which is considered a way of attracting good travel for the year ahead.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of suitcases
Verb
  • After guests complete avalanche training in the morning, runs are accessed from the warm comfort of a snowcat that transports skiers and snowboarders to the top of terrain and picks them up at the bottom, to do it all again.
    Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Alessi describes one version resembling a cruise missile which transports 40 attack drones over 1800 miles and release them close to the target area.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of transports
Noun
  • Some Republicans in the Senate, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), have argued that the best path forward is to split priorities into two reconciliation packages, one focusing on border and immigration and the second focusing on tax cuts.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The federal stimulus packages provided one-time (pandemic emergency) funds for higher education.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of packages
Noun
  • Even the protections that preserve the park where de la Torre works contain exceptions for oil companies and Indigenous communities, and wildlife hunting is still rampant.
    Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of communities
Verb
  • Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
Noun
  • Popular premade mixes sold in tins or individual packets make hot cocoa an easy and accessible treat.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Fill up the bottom of your mini greenhouse with pre-moistened seed starting mix and plant your seeds according to the instructions on your seed packets.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of packets
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