overstuff
verb
over·stuff
ˌō-vər-ˈstəf 
overstuffed; overstuffing; overstuffs
1
: to stuff too full
2
: to cover (a piece of furniture, such as a chair or sofa) completely and deeply with upholstery
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With most of the ACC, Big East, Big Ten and SEC, the East region is overstuffed with options, forcing us to make some difficult cuts.
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Jim Root, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Castlery Jonathan top-grain leather sofa is overstuffed, inviting, and supportive—the holy trinity of comfort.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
This set of three bags from Packism features lightweight yet durable options, with enough space for in-flight and overnight essentials without overstuffing.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
When using a tumble dryer, do not overstuff the load.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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Jim Root, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Castlery Jonathan top-grain leather sofa is overstuffed, inviting, and supportive—the holy trinity of comfort.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
This set of three bags from Packism features lightweight yet durable options, with enough space for in-flight and overnight essentials without overstuffing.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
When using a tumble dryer, do not overstuff the load.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overstuff
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“Overstuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstuff. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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