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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
had never seen shelves so stuffed with books
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as in full
having one's appetite completely satisfied
we were still stuffed from our huge breakfast and didn't want lunch
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as in packed
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 gorged
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
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as in crammed
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
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as in blocked
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 loaded
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 stuffed
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Quinata collects stuffed animals throughout the year and distributes them at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The home has trappings of family life – dolls and stuffed animals, a Peloton in a corner, a Costco size package of Charmin on a family room chair.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday to offer traditional handmade paczki stuffed with custard, plum butter, black currant or apricot for $14 for a half dozen.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Pedro Pascal, Ricky Martin and more stars had cameos in the set, which was stuffed with hidden meaning alluding to Bad Bunny's Latino heritage.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
On third down, the Patriots handed off to Rhamondre Stevenson, who was stuffed.
—February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
April told Dateline that investigators found several items inside the vehicle, including camping gear, Subway sandwiches, and a Walmart receipt, all of which were stuffed into the trunk.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots stuffed Lynch twice earlier in the game in similar situations, so Belichick didn’t think the Seahawks would run against that defensive look.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The fusion comes in dishes like the ramen-rito, a flour tortilla stuffed with ramen noodles, protein, guac, chili oil and cabbage.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wild goalie stuffed McDavid’s shot and got a stoppage.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
For those who aren't fans of thin crust pizza, Mama Cozzi also makes stuffed and rising crust versions, a deli take-and-bake pie, and a French bread pizza.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Quinata collects stuffed animals throughout the year and distributes them at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Teddy bears and stuffed plushies have long been a mainstay in toy collections.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Beside them on the cold morning a pile of candles, flowers and stuffed animals slowly expands.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Two stuffed animals, a dog and a bear, are now celebrities thanks to grandparents Jacklin Kinzer, 66, and her husband Tom, 76, who wanted a fun way to share their day with their grandchildren.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The home has trappings of family life – dolls and stuffed animals, a Peloton in a corner, a Costco size package of Charmin on a family room chair.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Step over a moat-spanning drawbridge and through a stone entry gate and you will be transported into a medieval fantasy, with secret rooms, trick mirrors, a full-size musk ox (don’t worry, it’s stuffed) and, of course, dragons.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday to offer traditional handmade paczki stuffed with custard, plum butter, black currant or apricot for $14 for a half dozen.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Pedro Pascal, Ricky Martin and more stars had cameos in the set, which was stuffed with hidden meaning alluding to Bad Bunny's Latino heritage.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
On third down, the Patriots handed off to Rhamondre Stevenson, who was stuffed.
—February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
April told Dateline that investigators found several items inside the vehicle, including camping gear, Subway sandwiches, and a Walmart receipt, all of which were stuffed into the trunk.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots stuffed Lynch twice earlier in the game in similar situations, so Belichick didn’t think the Seahawks would run against that defensive look.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The fusion comes in dishes like the ramen-rito, a flour tortilla stuffed with ramen noodles, protein, guac, chili oil and cabbage.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
The Wild goalie stuffed McDavid’s shot and got a stoppage.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffed
Adjective
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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
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Under the current appropriations, a full statewide implementation was not feasible.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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That plate represents a full day of eating, not every meal, Mokari said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The two whip up a lavish dip packed with cheese, greens and pickles, which add tang to cut through the indulgent creaminess.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Downtown San Jose Valley Transportation Authority light rail trains headed to Levi’s Stadium from downtown San Jose are already packed, despite running three-car trains every 10 to 20 minutes.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2010, police discovered a body in the wine cellar, crammed into a hole.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The result is a stellar remnant with a mass between one and two times the mass of the sun, filled with neutron-rich matter crammed into a width of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, authorities have yet to restore full access to the social media platform X, which Maduro blocked after its billionaire owner, Elon Musk, accused him of stealing the 2024 vote.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The letter states that Google’s generative artificial intelligence is used by CBP and that the Google Play Store has blocked ICE tracking apps.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every weekend, cars loaded up with groceries and goodies at Jacksonville's Sam’s Club and Costco stores zip out of the parking lot and down the street.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
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Johnson told the outlet that firefighters and Amazon workers worked together to clean up before the drone was loaded into a truck.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, his midrange shots sated scouts’ appetites just enough and showed, at the very least, there is touch to work with.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The historic gems that fill his Paris home are enough; his appetite is sated.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The nurse checked all your bells and whistles and plugged notes into your chart before noticing that the tape holding your breathing machine in place needed adjusting.—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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To stay competitive, Kleiner will need every partner plugged into the pipeline of game-changing startups and visionary founders.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Stuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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