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or chockful
as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
returned from the buffet with a plate chock-full of food
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Recent Examples of chock-full
The Dragon disconnected from the space station on June 16, and just one day later, parachuted into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California where it was retrieved, chock-full of cargo and finished science experiments.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
In some ways, DOGE acted as an expedited revolving door, giving the young engineers brief, chaotic experience across multiple government agencies, before spitting them back into the Valley, which is chock-full of investors itching to get in on government-adjacent technology.
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Margaux MacColl,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
For your pickle cravings, there’s no shortage of fantastically filthy martinis chock-full of brine.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
While its downtown area is chock-full of shops, restaurants, and cafes, be sure to find some elevation by hiking or climbing Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park.
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Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chock-full
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
In some ways, DOGE acted as an expedited revolving door, giving the young engineers brief, chaotic experience across multiple government agencies, before spitting them back into the Valley, which is chock-full of investors itching to get in on government-adjacent technology.
—
Margaux MacColl,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
For your pickle cravings, there’s no shortage of fantastically filthy martinis chock-full of brine.
—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
While its downtown area is chock-full of shops, restaurants, and cafes, be sure to find some elevation by hiking or climbing Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park.
—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chock-full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chock-full
Adjective
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
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During the huge Round of 32 knockout showdown, packed crowds inside the legendary Estadio Azteca generated enough ground movement to trigger local seismic monitoring equipment.
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The road was so packed that his feet disappeared along the pavement, obstructed from view by those leading and those lagging behind.
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But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.
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Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.
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Despite the crammed screenplay, Kara going to a red-sun planet to feel human and forget about everything is the most human thing ever.
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In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.
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The main highway leading south from Beirut was jammed Tuesday with people displaced from southern Lebanon returning to their homes.
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The main highway leading south from Beirut was jammed Tuesday with people displaced from southern Lebanon returning to their homes.
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Barlow allowed a home run, a single and two hit by pitches without recording an out, bringing Medina in with bases the loaded and no outs.
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The news release said the accidental shooting happened after children gained access to an unsecured and loaded firearm.
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“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chock-full. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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