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
Liquid and immersion cooling Air cooling struggles when thousands of processors are packed inside a data center. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Instead of packing them in plastic bins, Keen advises using archival boxes from places like Archival Methods. — Staff Author, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland lead the pack entering round three at 10-under-par 130. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 The pack should not weigh more than 15% to 20% of your child’s body weight. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The service said that anyone who needs to be outside should dress in layers, cover as much of their skin as possible and pack winter safety kits in their vehicles. — Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2022 The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube. — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 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. loads
  7. bunch
  8. bosom
Verb
  • Similar to the Army, SAE was filled with young men from all walks of life; every economic background, faith, and ethnicity were represented.
    — Todd Buchanan, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Their vehicles are packed with animal triage kits filled with supplies to treat injuries and wounds.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fill
Verb
  • Better hygiene isn’t the only reason Bogoyavlenskiy and his team load silverware this way.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After perfecting the design on their computer, Tiu loaded a drum of yellow ink into the printer.
    — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of load
Verb
  • Washington claimed that the launchers were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Hormuz Strait.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • When difficulty arrives, will your routines carry you forward?
    — Jason Bork, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of carry
Noun
  • The backpack should sit at waist level, fit snugly against the back, and be worn with both padded shoulder straps, not over one shoulder.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Freddy’s backpack Strappy (Patton Oswalt) still talks, but the kids suddenly sound a little more adult and self-conscious, as if freed somehow (even though they’re being hunted by Buddy).
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • These bags come from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s fall 2026 collection, her first as Fendi’s chief creative officer—and something of a homecoming for the Roman designer.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Carter Nylon Cargo Backpack My 56-year-old mom never travels without a backpack to easily store her medicines, snacks, chargers, laptop, and even spare clothes in the compact bag.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Instead, Hongqi said the solar roof could help supply lower-voltage electrical loads, including air conditioning, refrigerators and the vehicle’s sentry or monitoring systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Together, Jaybush, Brad Chambers, and the American Heavy Moving team figured out a route through the city that avoided street trees, tight turns, and roads that run above old, fragile sewer pipes, which aren’t rated for heavy loads.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • But getting to these moments means being okay with being confused, and that’s because season 2 really ratchets up the complexity primarily by introducing a whole bunch of new characters, most of whom are variants of existing ones.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Of the recent tide of Gen-Z offerings, this is the best of the bunch, with its mix of absurdist humor and heartfelt sentiment.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
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
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