overstuff
verb
over·stuff
ˌō-vər-ˈstəf 
overstuffed; overstuffing; overstuffs
1
: to stuff too full
2
: to cover (a piece of furniture, such as a chair or sofa) completely and deeply with upholstery
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To give the film the feeling of realism, Altman overstuffed it with several dozen cameos from Old and New Hollywood actors, with everyone from Jack Lemmon and James Coburn to Lily Tomlin and Julia Roberts.
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Our expert, Will Greenwald, appreciates that this TV isn’t overstuffed with extras and called it a dependable everyday TV in his 2021 review.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
On paper, the Reds’ rotation looks to be overstuffed.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Chelmon Luggage Straps Over time, overstuffing your luggage can erode the seams and zipper, making your bag fall apart over time.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Our expert, Will Greenwald, appreciates that this TV isn’t overstuffed with extras and called it a dependable everyday TV in his 2021 review.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
On paper, the Reds’ rotation looks to be overstuffed.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Chelmon Luggage Straps Over time, overstuffing your luggage can erode the seams and zipper, making your bag fall apart over time.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstuff
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“Overstuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstuff. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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