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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
For a speedy dinner chock-full of slender haricot verts, make this Gochujang Chicken Stir-Fry.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chock-full
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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.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Panitch’s talk was part of a packed programme of events celebrating Japan’s selection as Country of Honor in the Cannes Marche.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The 48-year-old journalist and Today with Jenna & Sheinelle co-host opened up about sorting through her packed basement while preparing to move houses for the first time in years.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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To accentuate her silver metallic gown, Twain rocked rocked full bangs teamed with long auburn tresses.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The California Democrat still held a public roundtable discussion Tuesday with numerous survivors, in a crammed room near the Capitol.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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And if the cabinet grandfathers only the HS classes of 2024 and 2025 while applying the new rule to 2026 graduates, an entire cohort gets jammed onto the same clock as players one and two years older—a cliff disguised as a transition.—
Daryl G. Jones,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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The drones are difficult to stop and even harder to detect, giving their operators a high-resolution view of the target without emitting any signal that could be jammed.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Police said the gun that was dropped was a loaded 9-millimeter handgun.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The two picks the Pelicans forewent are the fifth (from Indiana, returned to the Pacers and since dealt to the Clippers) and eighth (their own, sent to Atlanta) selections in a loaded 2026 draft.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chock-full. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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