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containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the mantel was chockablock with knickknacks
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Recent Examples of chockablock
Organized by color, the book is chockablock with toothsome images of fashion legends, first ladies, pop stars, and lavish projects by the world’s leading designers and architects.
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Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Budapest may be chockablock with stately old buildings, but many are in terrible shape, with stucco flaking from their outer walls and the odd bullet hole to remind you of the horrors the city has lived through.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
This year will be chockablock with events to fete the company’s big birthday.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Marty Supreme is chockablock with similarly specific delights, from a delivery truck for the Forward parked outside the paper’s old offices to an armadillo on sale at a pet store — perfectly legal back then!
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Dec. 2025
Functional sodas might be chockablock with mushroom adaptogens such as reishi and cordyceps, alongside traditional home anxiety remedies such as ashwagandha or L-theanine.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 6 Nov. 2025
The book by Leslie Bricusse is melodramatic, gory and sometimes awkwardly silly, but Frank Wildhorn’s pop-rock score is chockablock with great songs that showcase the talents of its actor-singers.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2025
The walls are chockablock with paintings of former presidents in heavily ornate gold frames.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Budapest may be chockablock with stately old buildings, but many are in terrible shape, with stucco flaking from their outer walls and the odd bullet hole to remind you of the horrors the city has lived through.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
This year will be chockablock with events to fete the company’s big birthday.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Marty Supreme is chockablock with similarly specific delights, from a delivery truck for the Forward parked outside the paper’s old offices to an armadillo on sale at a pet store — perfectly legal back then!
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Dec. 2025
Functional sodas might be chockablock with mushroom adaptogens such as reishi and cordyceps, alongside traditional home anxiety remedies such as ashwagandha or L-theanine.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 6 Nov. 2025
The book by Leslie Bricusse is melodramatic, gory and sometimes awkwardly silly, but Frank Wildhorn’s pop-rock score is chockablock with great songs that showcase the talents of its actor-singers.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2025
The walls are chockablock with paintings of former presidents in heavily ornate gold frames.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chockablock
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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
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Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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From what archaeologists gathered, the Roman villa garden featured a flowerbed enclosed in a courtyard with rows of packed ceramic pots, as per Ancient Origins.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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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.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In turn, facing a crammed domestic market, the best chance for US gas producers to grow is overseas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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The low-wing, single-engine turboprop plane was not able to make it to full power, according to officials with the Bates County Emergency Management Agency.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Well, everyone except a 60-ish woman, Trisha, and her husband, who have been Little Toni’s regulars for 30 years and have no clue why their beloved haunt is so crowded on what appears to be an average Sunday.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The machine that powers private markets—the steady rhythm of companies being bought, built, and sold—is jammed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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When signals are jammed or spoofed, aircraft lose the situational awareness that modern operations assume as given.—
Greg Ombach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Hearty options at The Farmhouse Cafe like stuffed hashbrowns are adventure fuel.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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Using different pairs of loaded dice, the result of each match in the World Cup can be simulated.—
Achim Zeileis,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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McCarron came to Minnesota with a pre-loaded dislike of Dallas from his time with the Predators, and getting past the Stars was a nice bonus.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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“Chockablock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chockablock. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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