How to Use pack in a Sentence

pack

1 of 2 noun
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  • The entire pack of crayons spilled on the floor.
  • He took a map and a bottle of water out of his pack.
  • They loaded the packs onto the horses.
  • You'll receive your informational pack upon arrival.
  • Cigarettes typically come in packs of 20.
  • With the move, Legacy will no longer be lost in the pack.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Each tent comes with a USB charging pack and lanterns for the evenings.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Be sure to stay to cheer on runners in the back of the pack, not just the first few who pass through your area.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 1 May 2023
  • In the hours between, you were left to roam in the preferred fashion—in a teenage pack.
    — Rich Cohen, wsj.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Be comfortable as part of the group, rather than trying to lead the pack.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2023
  • Both of those are very comfortable, sturdy packs, and the Pro 33L here looks to be the same.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Sold in a two-pack, these gloves are easy to clean—just rinse them off or throw them in the washing machine.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • This pack of four is designed to keep up with your daily use of the air fryer.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2024
  • TVs; cars that (sort of) drive themselves — but where are our flying cars and jet packs?
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2023
  • One parent shared that this pack makes a great kids’ travel bag, too.
    — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 6 Sep. 2023
  • In the canoe is a small Flambeau waterproof box with the spare packs of Zoom baits.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 28 May 2023
  • The product is also sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Lights and battery packs on signs or clothes aren’t allowed.
    — Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2023
  • The ground coffee comes in 12-ounce bags, while the K-cups are available in 12-count boxes in packs of three or six.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Sep. 2023
  • After one lap, Roosevelt’s William Heslam was just part of the pack.
    — Nikstreng, oregonlive, 24 Apr. 2023
  • That opened the door for longshot Rich Strike, who had lingered near the back of the pack early, to pass tired horses and get up for the win.
    — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 5 May 2023
  • Get creative with the makeup and pack on the gore or go bold with your most dramatic look yet.
    — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 2 June 2023
  • The set also includes a matching storage lid and a hot/cold pack.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • All the Wilson boys are football players, with Mike leading the pack to success on the field.
    — Hayley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • But Campillo emphasized that San Diego would only rise to the middle of the pack statewide.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
  • One of them had to rescue the mom from a pack of deranged do-gooders, who told her adoption was evil.
    — Joy Woodson, Parents, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The set comes with two packs of 40 LED lights on a 20-foot string, and the lights can be placed over a door frame, mantle, patio, terrace, or deck.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the United States sat in the middle of the pack with its retirement value at just 63.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Events of the past week have established for all time that Hamas is nothing but a pack of cold-blooded killers.
    — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Once, at the University of Illinois, Evans and his brother had to run for blocks to dodge a wild pack of fans.
    — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2024
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pack

2 of 2 verb
  • The place was packed, and guests were being turned away.
    — Nicole Sperling Joel Barhamand, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The blimp is meant to look like the beast sandwich, which packs half a pound of meat.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The truck was packed: three adults, a teenager, two young boys and three dogs.
    — Brianna Sacks, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Below, 34 of the best one-piece ski suits and bibs to pack for your next ski trip.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
  • As her uncles pack their things, one of them talks about fleeing to the south.
    — Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Metro Atlanta is packed with transplants from all over the country and the world.
    — Ben Jacobs, The New Republic, 21 Sep. 2023
  • In most cases, the item is packed and shipped at no extra cost.
    — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
  • Since the doors opened Feb. 7, Finca has been packed every night.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Happy to be your friend of a friend of a friend, and share all my advice for how to pack when the time comes to move abroad.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Medicine is dwindling and hospitals are packed with the wounded, the displaced and the dead.
    — Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Leslie’s father was among the traitors who gave up, took the money, packed his things and his daughter, and fled.
    — Jared Lemus, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2024
  • With a coma heel and high-shine patent leather, these boots pack a unique statement.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The cheesecake is packed with fresh ginger to enhance the spice-cake flavor.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The Lakers won’t need to pack more than an overnight bag before the end of the month, but their guests at Crypto.com Arena will be some of the best teams in the league.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Bags also pack a clear vitrine, nestling one of the many ear sculptures.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Huge crowds packed the state Capitol building on Tuesday to protest against the bill.
    — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 12 July 2023
  • Soon after, the group packed their bags and decided to move out of Dallas.
    — Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • This brown sugar ham is packed with flavor thanks to a sweet cola and whiskey glaze.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Put on your dirndl or lederhosen and pack chairs and sunshades.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
  • No need to refold or pack it away, and no wrinkles or creases to contend with for the next time.
    — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The new trailer is packed full of bending and Fire Nation warfare.
    — Caroline Brew, Variety, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Bonus: These wipes are convenient to carry and pack on trips.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 30 June 2023
  • So while Lamar headlined the bigger end of the park, both artists’ sides were comfortably packed at set time.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The burger and hot dog joint Ripper’s is a great and easy choice, though the surrounding area is often packed.
    — Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 13 June 2023
  • These behemoths are soft, gooey, and packed with crunchy walnuts and two kinds of chocolate pieces.
    — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The second-most common excuse is that their husband or wife packed their bag.
    — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Rock and jazz biographies are packed with tales of on-the-road licentiousness.
    — Philip Clark, The New York Review of Books, 28 Sep. 2023
  • While some people had begun filtering out of the area, it was still packed with fans – who began to flee in fear after the sound of the shots.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024
  • It’s packed with rock tracks from that period, which must have been fun to organize.
    — Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The Princess of Wales and her kids packed toys and clothing for families in need this holiday season.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023

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