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noun

Definition of packingnext
as in filling

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verb

present participle of pack
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
Noun
Plus, the multi-section design allows for the Talo to by easily disassembled for packing or storage. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 At the packing plants, inspections continue, checking quality, the fruit’s flesh and possible pests. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
Prepare in advance by packing an emergency go bag and reviewing your evacuation plans. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Hampe executed the sixty-one-step process of packing the chute from memory. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for packing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packing
  1. filling
  2. plugging
  3. loading
  4. carrying
  5. fill
  6. hauling
  7. filler
  8. transporting
Noun
  • Four humble ingredients come together inside a tortilla to make something transcendent — melty, fluid, fleetingly crunchy, soft, toothsome, rich and filling.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Krispy Kreme rolled out a Maple Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake filling, maple icing, graham crunch and a maple drizzle.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of filling
Verb
  • This isn’t as simple as plugging a player into the lineup in Madden NFL 27.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The attack relies on plugging the device, which costs less than $100, into a port hidden by a hatch on the exterior of the plane, which the researchers say is easily within reach of maintenance workers and airline staff.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of plugging
Verb
  • The splash screen that appears when loading up Orbitals, showing Shapefarm and publisher Kepler Interactive’s logos, is soaked in retro-futuristic bright neon like Apple’s back in the 80s.
    — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The roofline is flatter, the rear compartment is more accommodating, and loading bulky stuff is easier.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of loading
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
  • Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck on Monday, undermining the White House’s claims that the Strait of Hormuz is safe for navigation.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of carrying
Noun
  • One fill is claimed to be good for up to 10 chain lubes – that's a 20% increase over the Lubri Disc.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers compared data on two groups each with more than 500 people who were prescribed three fills of semaglutide or tirzepatide over six months.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fill
Verb
  • But semis are hauling the majority of goods in America, especially to the final destination, the final place where it’s sold or picked up.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the beds, Radica keeps the interior simple, leaving the pickup floor available for hauling cargo, just as it was intended.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hauling
Noun
  • Not to mention, many people (understandably) have mixed feelings about injecting Juvéderm or Restylane and the rest of their ilk into their faces for a bit of a volume boost, or balk at the price for half a syringe of the hyaluronic acid fillers.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Pets Table recipes are made in the USA without artificial flavors, colors, or fillers.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of filler
Verb
  • Three explosive-laden drones were found around the airport, one near a Ukrainian plane transporting munitions.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Since launching in May 2024, the dog-centric luxury airline has flown nearly 1 million miles, transporting 2,661 pets across 40 breeds via more than 360 flights.
    — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transporting

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