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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
The team was accused of stuffing and smoothing the seams of the rear attenuator, a part that is standard for all teams and therefore cannot be modified.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
To discourage brewery ballot box stuffing, the team at Untappd worked to screen out fraudulent votes from bots, bogus accounts, and other illegitimate sources.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Partner With An Expert Cybersecurity Provider Multifactor authentication alone doesn’t work because credential stuffing and real-time phishing can bypass MFA using session hijacking and token theft.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Dice ‘shroom stems to add to fried rice, beef wellington, and bread stuffing.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
The team was accused of stuffing and smoothing the seams of the rear attenuator, a part that is standard for all teams and therefore cannot be modified.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
To discourage brewery ballot box stuffing, the team at Untappd worked to screen out fraudulent votes from bots, bogus accounts, and other illegitimate sources.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Partner With An Expert Cybersecurity Provider Multifactor authentication alone doesn’t work because credential stuffing and real-time phishing can bypass MFA using session hijacking and token theft.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffing
Noun
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They are made in the U.S. with high-quality materials including cotton bouclé, genuine cowhide leather, velvet, an organic kapok filling and healing crystals.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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For the nut filling, mix sugar, water and lemon juice in a pan.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 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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There's no doubt whoever comes out of this liberal rat race will be sent packing when Iowans re-elect America First fighter Mariannette Miller-Meeks next fall.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 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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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Central banks' growing appetite for gold meant that the precious metal was the second-largest global reserve asset in 2024, according to a European Central Bank report out Wednesday — but analysts suggest some institutions may be nearing their fill.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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The higher the fill power, the fluffier the pillow.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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But even with their impressive padding, these shoes are still lightweight enough to travel with—and are versatile to boot.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Beckinsale alleges that she was injured while filming an action scene with minimal padding.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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