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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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pack

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adjective

chiefly Scottish

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Recent Examples of pack
Verb
Unlike traditional processors, Cerebras' chip packs enormous computing power and bandwidth onto a single piece of silicon. — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The goal is to transform small spaces into micro-galleries using vending machines packed with artwork by local creators. — Chase Jordan october 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
Camelback hydration packs are not allowed Medication — with prescription documentation and a matching a valid photo ID. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 For me, that’s usually my fanny pack with my passport, boarding pass, phone, AirPods, eye mask, lip balm, hand cream, phone charger, and battery pack. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
  • Building 1,600 stores at once Once the leases are signed, Spirit has to fill them.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Its magical forest is filled with talking animals, tree-worshipping mystics, scheming functionaries, and the Dowager Governess (Carey Mulligan), an enchantress who commands an army of uniformed coyotes.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The fuel was first loaded commercially in an American reactor in 2025, and this new factory is designed to transition the technology from single-plant deployment into wide commercial use.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In Peabody, officials are expanding a program that uses cameras mounted on school buses to identify drivers who fail to stop when buses are loading or unloading students.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • During captive-carry testing, engineers can assess equipment carried by an aircraft before proceeding to more demanding flight demonstrations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Firearms purchased in Florida were put in small backpacks and stashed in a trashcan in the library bathroom, the department said.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The nylon backpack from 1984, also on display, is still in stores today, remarks Guerra.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Police said that witnesses spotted two people entering a residence and leaving with multiple bags and then fled in a vehicle.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • They’re all wrapped up in a decorative box with two bags of each flavor per day, and the set also comes in a vegan option with flavors like butterscotch, cherry pie, chocolate orange, and even gingerbread.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Cranes lift 200-ton loads at mountain bridge site The R4300-200 has a maximum lifting capacity of 200 metric tons (220 US tons) and an 80-meter jib (262 feet).
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Its remaining civil rights workers have described untenable case loads and pressure to dismiss complaints.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Halo’s deep problems won’t be fixed overnight, and throwing a bunch of hard-working developers to the curb certainly won’t help.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 35-year-old model shared a bunch of photos on Instagram, leading with a mirror selfie in a plunging black one-piece swimsuit featuring a dramatic neckline and high-cut sides.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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