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as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
a guy who has the stuff it takes to be head of a major corporation
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as in material
the basic elements from which something can be developed
reading, writing, and arithmetic—the stuff of an education
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
the real stuff of nobility of character isn't riches or a title, but honor and integrity
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
gather up your stuff so that we can get going
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
missed a great photo opportunity because all of my camera stuff was at home
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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
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as in to pack
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
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Recent Examples of stuff
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 June 2025
Don’t go out there and try to do too much (or) force stuff to happen.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
Adam Moss, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The latter, however, come stuffed with seasoned lamb made sweeter with a smidge of garlicky butter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Not only the original film, but obviously the stuff like that that builds on the popularity of the idea.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 June 2025
Don’t go out there and try to do too much (or) force stuff to happen.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
Verb
Whether to launch straight into the action after intermission or to open with another of the monologues that the play is stuffed with and that Jacobs-Jenkins had painstakingly established as the way the story was being told.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The latter, however, come stuffed with seasoned lamb made sweeter with a smidge of garlicky butter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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Morrison has already started his coaching qualifications.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Venezuela currently sits five points off automatic qualification but could secure a place through a playoff.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The collected material makes a persuasive case for self-forgiveness.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Drawing from this material, Çifci identifies early-life patterns of trauma, loss and parenting styles that may help explain the emergence of narcissistic traits in adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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That really captured the essence of the dark ages and the medieval world.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Add these picks to your cart to capture Charlotte’s essence before the new season of And Just Like That… is through.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not provide details on equipment issues or the timeline.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the country’s military might.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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No other blood could possibly have made it onto Negan’s boot in this zombie apocalypse filled with violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Lavish parties and gatherings filled its grand halls, attracting prominent figures from politics, business, and the arts.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Rubinoff has already brought several into the lab, where the caterpillars can gorge themselves on Drosophila pupae with no fear of spiders interrupting the feast.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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For Now While central banks abroad accelerate, private tokens at home are gorging on the vacuum.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The city’s extensive labyrinth of catacombs was nearby as well, underground ossuaries crammed full of the skeletal remains of millions of Parisians.—
Anelise Chen
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Open spaces and gardens were crammed with cane, cacti, fig trees and pigeon coos.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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