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as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
a guy who has the stuff it takes to be head of a major corporation
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as in material
the basic elements from which something can be developed
reading, writing, and arithmetic—the stuff of an education
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
the real stuff of nobility of character isn't riches or a title, but honor and integrity
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
gather up your stuff so that we can get going
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
missed a great photo opportunity because all of my camera stuff was at home
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as in to fill
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 to block
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 to pack
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 stuff
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
But there's only 12 months in the year, and this stuff be adding up.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The modern university is stuffed with lawyers, data scientists, computer scientists, cryptographers, marketing researchers, writers, media professionals, and tech policy mavens.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
A lot of the stuff suggests pitch profiles are largely the same.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
But there's only 12 months in the year, and this stuff be adding up.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Morning meals range from croissant sandwiches stuffed with eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham to avocado toast or a breakfast burrito.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The modern university is stuffed with lawyers, data scientists, computer scientists, cryptographers, marketing researchers, writers, media professionals, and tech policy mavens.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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Chelsea is still chasing Champions League qualification and so no decision will be take before the end of the season.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The only actual qualifications are being male and being baptized as a Catholic.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Perera warmed up the kitchen with lots of natural woven materials, including organic rattan light fixtures by Kathy Kuo and woven window shades.—
Paige Porter Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2025
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In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Heavy equipment was sent into the hole via a slope and walls had to be built to ensure the safety of rescue workers, the outlet added.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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On Friday, the brand — best known for its internet-breaking Bala Bangles, $55 — is launching Bala Mama, a collection of fitness equipment for pre- and postnatal.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Wolves have filled humans with wonder throughout our history, and they have been featured in art and mythology for thousands of years.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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His path has been long, filled with moments of uncertainty and sacrifice.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to this steady drip of releases, Like a Dragon fans have been virtually gorging themselves on a wealth of content for years.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paddington doesn’t gorge on sadness, as I’ve been known to do.—
Rachel Sherman,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This slim volume by Benoît Gallot, its enthusiastic head conservator since 2018, is as crammed with quirky facts as the 110-acre cemetery is crammed with burial plots.—
Heller McAlpin,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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All of human nature, like the best and the worst of humanity is crammed onto a glacier for two months.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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