PACKS Synonyms: 360 Similar and Opposite Words

packs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pack

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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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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as in carries

to support and take from one place to another remember to pack several changes of clothing

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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

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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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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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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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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The tabletop version packs two full-range drivers into the display housing, paired with a down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators in its domed base. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Tucked into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos rises from 9,207 to 12,163 feet and packs more than 1,200 acres of terrain into a surprisingly distinctive ski experience, from groomed runs to steep chutes and bowls. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The formula packs 31 bond-building proteins and amino acids sourced from milk, wheat, corn, and soy to help smooth frizz, reduce breakage, and leave hair noticeably silkier after just a few uses. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 Pi-o immediately packs his bags, and finds the church on the front of the postcard. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 The smaller version of the TCL QM6K packs mini LED backlighting and QLED color into a 55-inch 4K display, with refresh rates up to 144Hz for smoother gaming. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 Utilizing the format’s high resolution and depth of field, the director packs his compositions but doesn’t dictate where the audience’s eye should go. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026 The towering megarocket stands at nearly 400 feet (121 meters) tall and, with the debut of Version 3, packs around 18 million pounds of force at liftoff. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Tucked between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Range in the southern part of the Green Mountain State, Manchester, Vermont, packs a surprising amount of fun into a small town. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

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Some packs retain enough energy storage potential to serve stationary applications, where weight and packaging constraints matter less. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 More Less Doesn't expire The bundle and save discount also applies to Bombas' custom packs, except that the markdown is 10%. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 Wireless, shaping and smoothing bra styles and underwear packs are also available. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 The room smelled of cigarettes and sweat; the floor was littered with clothes, junk-food wrappers, and empty packs of Gauloises. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Bottles and packs of Pepsi soda at a store in Austin, Texas, US, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 There are tech packs to follow and inspections, but there are so many different variables, and inspections take a lot of time to do by hand—particularly measurements. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 In the not-too-distant future, a building's emergency lighting, fire alarms, sensors and other features could be powered not by fuel-burning generators or bulky battery packs, but by the actual material that the structure is already made of. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 Amazon Prime Day Deals Fire HD 8 The Amazon Fire HD 8 Android tablet packs reliable performance into a compact, lightweight 8-inch design that is perfect for traveling, reading, and watching movies on the go. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs

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Local artwork fills the walls of each room and building, while large-scale sculptures and art installations are rotated seasonally across the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
The printer automatically fills the tank and replenishes it as material is consumed during printing.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fills

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These improvements are intended to help military forces transport larger loads more efficiently and support operational demands across a range of environments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
When your site loads quickly, visitors may stay longer, browse more and be more likely to convert.

— Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

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Hotel bundles and Park & Ride shuttle passes will also go on sale Friday.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The 4-axis module is $699, the 5-axis module $1,099, the Flood Coolant module $799 and the Dust Collection module $599, with bundles such as the 5-Axis Clean-Cut Deluxe at $4,449 offering better value.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

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Jessica Martinez was welcomed home by cheering crowds as the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in San Diego earlier this month after a long wartime deployment to the Middle East.

— Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
As China undergoes a prolonged market reset, luxury players are closing unproductive stores, exploring untapped regional markets and unlocking differentiated crowds with pop-up formats.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of crowds

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Essentially, earbuds—or anything else that plugs up your ear canal for long periods of time—could lead to a greater buildup of wax if your body isn’t able to get rid of it.

— Julia Landwehr, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026
Wilson plugs a creative gap in the Leeds line-up off that inside-right channel.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026

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