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
What looks like a sailboard but packs a punch like a warship? — David Szondy august 27, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 Despite its small stature, this mini table's design—with its dramatic sloping base and softened top—packs a punch. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The lightweight material packs all the way down into a fist-sized bag for easy stowage. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Hfflh Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $90 with Prime Don’t let its 5-pound frame fool you — this vacuum packs plenty of power. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The node advancement packs greater transistor density into a smaller footprint, driving significant performance-per-watt efficiency gains. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Protein Pints Ice Cream packs 30 grams of protein per 16-ounce pint and uses roughly 85 percent less sugar than traditional brands. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Engineers at the startup developed a compact steam system that packs substantially more power into a smaller space. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 Olive Young’s in-house brand packs these eye patches with multiple forms of collagen alongside hydrolyzed elastin to give tired undereyes a plumper, smoother, more bouncy appearance. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
These snow packs are needed each year to melt slowly throughout the summer and fall providing crucial water supply to the state. — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Creating tech packs has long been a manual process that can take weeks or months depending on the nature of the design. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 The news comes as wearable giants like Whoop, Oura, Garmin and Google embrace increasingly sophisticated screenless devices that focus on serving as sensor packs that pair with smartphone apps. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Through September, all Yafo Kitchen locations are offering Family Meal packs that feed three to four people ($35). — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 Each Jaxson Dart Coleman Tent comes with its own dizzying array of training tables, memory foam pillows, large gel ice packs and a CAT scan machine. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 Haneke made a shot-for-shot English-language remake in 2007 with Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, and Michael Pitt, but his first foray packs more of a punch. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Amazon’s Apple AirTag Deals Right now, Amazon has discounts on both individual (second-gen) AirTags and four-packs. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 Fans of the game can also buy one of the company's new expansion packs — Bad Billionaires Pack, Big Balls Pack, Super Box or the Big Bad Bundle — with 10% of all profits going toward building the monument. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for packs
  1. fills
  2. loads
  3. carries
  4. backpacks
  5. bundles
  6. tons
  7. crowds
  8. plugs
Verb
  • The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The person who fills gaps consistently becomes indispensable to the people around them.
    — Stacy L. Hambleton, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fills
Verb
  • If a page loads its content dynamically or sits behind a login, a standard retrieval step never sees it.
    — Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Turnover and the shelter’s euthanasia rates were trending down; officers’ shifts were shorter and case loads smaller.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • Out back, a single monoshock is mounted to the massive single-sided swingarm that carries the solo rear wheel shod in a wiiiide 305/30R20 Kenda meat.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks ran for 106 yards on 27 carries last season while contributing primarily on special teams.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of carries
Noun
  • The backpacks will be filled with school supplies, and shoes for some 300-400 kids in the local community.
    — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpacks
Noun
  • Agents searched the phones of Peguero and other people on the boat and found photos going back to December 2024 showing bundles of cocaine.
    — David Goodhue August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As NBCUniversal prepares for its future as a standalone company, internal discussions have revolved around partnerships, bundles and other similar opportunities with media and tech companies, people familiar with the matter said.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of bundles
Noun
  • Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • California wine has already been contending with declining demand and global oversupply issues, leading to downsizing, closures and disposal of tons of grapes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tons
Noun
  • As federal agents increasingly used chemical irritants on crowds, Michael Cavlan began spending less time patrolling and more time treating people who’d been hurt.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • As usual, the Alley Art Festival on Saturday drew crowds who browsed at dozens of tents featuring oil paintings, sculptures, sketches, jewelry, pottery and other artwork along Water Street Mall and Downer Place.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of crowds
Verb
  • Wilson plugs a creative gap in the Leeds line-up off that inside-right channel.
    — Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 May 2026
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“Packs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packs. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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