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Definition of packnext
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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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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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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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adjective

chiefly Scottish

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Recent Examples of pack
Verb
Each red tin is packed with layers of white and dark chocolate perfumed with peppermint oil and topped with crushed peppermint candies. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 At its heart is the impressive main street, Nurzhol Boulevard, a pedestrian-friendly avenue packed with civic buildings, residential blocks, hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
Simpler battery packs lower costs The company buys battery cells and assembles its own packs rather than manufacturing the cells themselves. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Wulcea says the jackets begin heating within three seconds and can provide up to 10 hours of warmth on the lowest setting using an 18,400mAh battery pack. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 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
Verb
  • Tear gas filled the area, and Nathaniel saw two attackers in the back of a pickup with automatic weapons.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Richards signed a nonguaranteed one-year deal in late August to fill the 14th spot on the Heat’s standard roster.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Later in the inning, Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia walked in the tying run (credited to starter Tyler Glasnow for having initially loaded the bases).
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Storyteller experiments with some next-generation convertible furniture designs to make the new van even more versatile and better equipped for loading up gear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Over the years the retailer has carried third-party denim in its stores such as Re/Done, A GoldE and Acne.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Funding arrangements should reflect who benefits and who carries the risk.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Suspect had a Maverick 88 pump-action shotgun The suspect had a Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun and a backpack, which were both located near him, Chief Mike Krantz said.
    — Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said Friday that a Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun was located near the suspect, as well as a backpack.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There were some surprises in the rankings, too, with the Fendi Spy bag seeing a 127 percent spike in average resale value amid this year’s Y2K revival.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That same day, OpenAI security found another recording device inside an unattended bag belonging to Alfozan, alongside his identification and wallet, prosecutors said.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The deck replacement is necessary because traffic loads on the span have become increasingly heavy, and salt air has eroded bridge materials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Rounding things out are a bunch of regional banks, American Express , Netflix , Procter & Gamble , and oilfield services companies SLB and Halliburton .
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But Brolin and creator Brian Watkins’ take on the subgenre was easily the most interesting and ambitious of the bunch.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
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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“Pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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