as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something
never heard of using goose down as stuffing for comforters until she moved to a cold climate
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as in packing
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 gorging
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 cramming
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 blocking
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 loading
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 stuffing
David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
This kind of information can be misused for phishing, identity theft, credential stuffing, harassment, SIM swapping and even physical threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Stuff the gloves, tucking in the cuffs to hold the stuffing in place.
—Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
For dinner, fish dishes range from Cajun Cod with crawfish-oyster stuffing to Floribbean Mahi-Mahi with jasmine rice, coconut rum sauce, and mango salsa.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Operatives and donors urged Thune to demand a recount, reasoning that, even if the effort failed, allegations of reservation ballot stuffing would galvanize the Party’s base—much as President Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in predominantly Black cities energized his core supporters in 2020.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
This kind of information can be misused for phishing, identity theft, credential stuffing, harassment, SIM swapping and even physical threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Stuff the gloves, tucking in the cuffs to hold the stuffing in place.
—Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
For dinner, fish dishes range from Cajun Cod with crawfish-oyster stuffing to Floribbean Mahi-Mahi with jasmine rice, coconut rum sauce, and mango salsa.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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Classic Deviled Eggs The filling for this no-frills deviled egg recipe is made with just the basics: mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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After popping the balloon, their little ones joined in on the excitement and cut into a cake that had pink filling.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The results show that the D18 layer has robust ion-blocking capability under thermal stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2025
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Popular adult content providers, such as PornHub and their network of sites, have responded by blocking access to their sites from these locations completely, arguing that the lack of privacy and inconsistent enforcement results in less internet safety, not more.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Keep scrolling to see what else should be on your camping packing list.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Voigt now has a pre-flight routine that includes wearing protective layers and packing essentials to guard against worst-case scenarios.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The robot also managed to get up from a face-up position, even with a bag obstructing its view.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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Stay High and Dry To avoid obstructing impressive scenery, a hog-wire railing framed in wood wraps this deck, which is set high above the water.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This pet sofa is made with premium fabric and soft sponge fill, mirroring the quality of your own living room couch.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roger and Kenney have had their fill of each other.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the tech company has also begun working with Duke Energy on padding needed for the new electrical substations that will power the data centers.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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But the wind knocked it down, forcing it to hit the top of the padding on the right-field wall and holding him to a double.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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