packs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pack
1
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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2
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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3
as in carries
to support and take from one place to another remember to pack several changes of clothing

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4
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
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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Recent Examples of packs
Verb
Pocket-sized Hong Kong packs more of a punch than its 430-square-mile size might suggest. — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Mevis packs about 250 pounds on his 6-foot frame and Grupe stands 5-foot-7 and weighs nearly 100 pounds less, a difference that came into play Sunday when the Rams lost 18-16 to the Cardinals, who were 12 1/2-point underdogs. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 The high-riding EV packs everything that made the company’s super sedan so exciting, along with even more practicality. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 Before scrolling back to John’s birth, Li packs a lot of information into the novel’s first pages. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 This creamy chicken casserole packs plenty of ranch and pepperoncini flavor. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 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 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
Noun
Allison found that a PopSocket made the Duo way easier to hold, while Nilay had a less-good time trying to use his existing MagSafe battery packs on the phone. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 Taller SUVs require bigger heavy battery packs to drive through the air but a low-slung wagon glides with less resistance. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 Near the cash registers are packs of desserts from Jihwaja Bakery, like the geodic kkul tteok, stuffed with honey and sesame. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 There's no membership required and fliers can purchase multipacks of flight passes on certain routes (the New York to South Florida packs start at $2,300 per seat). — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Smaller packs, demanding conditions Nyobolt’s high-power battery technology combines rapid charging with a design focused on cycle life and reduced system weight. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The studio is even floating the idea of four-packs of tickets to be cashed in over the month the films are in theaters. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
  1. fills
  2. loads
  3. carries
  4. backpacks
  5. bundles
  6. tons
  7. crowds
  8. plugs
Verb
  • There’s just a single SD card slot, so there’s no option for redundant backup storage, but the FP2 does come with 70GB of storage built-in that can be used when your memory card unexpectedly fills up.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Shapira fills a plate with a crab cake, two chicken tenders, and a salad, lamenting the fattiness of American food.
    — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fills
Verb
  • The live feed loads much faster in the Birdbuddy app thanks to a new instant wake-up feature.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of loads
Verb
  • After a quiet day otherwise, Riley exploded for 33- and 72-yard rushing touchdowns to finish as the game’s leading rusher with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Snoring can be a signal of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which carries cardiovascular risk.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of carries
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
  • This is when people begin to gather outside the roll-up door, some carrying backpacks ready to be filled.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of backpacks
Noun
  • Buildup was also found inside the microwave in the kitchen, and bundles of cilantro were sitting on top of a wiping cloth on the prep table in the kitchen.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond metal cake pans, there are also bundles of cookie cutters and an array of colorful silicone pans as well.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bundles
Noun
  • Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this week that the first shipment would amount to 40,000 tons of diesel, according to Russia's Interfax news agency.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • To meet those requirements, the company customized its L760-50 luffing-jib tower crane, which has a maximum lifting capacity of 50 metric tons (55 US tons) and a maximum jib length of 60 meters (197 feet).
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of tons
Noun
  • In his view, the peaceful crowds that greeted Machado on Sunday undermined arguments that her return would necessarily provoke unrest.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Following Jonas’s post, crowds at Whiskey Myers concerts have skewed younger.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of crowds
Verb
  • 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
Definition of plugs

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