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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 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 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
Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
And all of that stuff is too high.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Rapisura-Pardo stuffs a jalapeno half with a creamy crawfish filling, wraps it in a spring roll wrapper and fries until golden.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The two sat down and researched where to take the stuff, then decided to scale up and serve their neighbors.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
And all of that stuff is too high.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Fresh produce, ricotta, lemon, mint, and pasta shells create a perfectly balanced creamy and crunchy spring dinner that is filling without leaving you feeling stuffed.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Rapisura-Pardo stuffs a jalapeno half with a creamy crawfish filling, wraps it in a spring roll wrapper and fries until golden.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.—
Amy Wallace,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The night started with the Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk and Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews at center ice, set to take an honorary puck drop from Panthers president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito and head equipment manager Teddy Richards.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kim has recently been prioritizing Russia in his foreign policy, sending thousands of troops and large amounts of military equipment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, possibly in exchange for aid and military technology.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Collins touted her experience and qualifications.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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There’s no denying White’s qualifications to leave his imprint on both sides of the ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press have shown activity at two of those sites, suggesting Iran is trying to assess and potentially recover material there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Energy, materials and consumer staples are the three top-performing sectors in the S&P 500 so far this year, while tech and financials lag behind.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Read full review To experience Rosewood’s flagship hotel is to see it as the essence of a resurgent Hong Kong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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And timing is of the essence as Lunar missions tend to have narrow windows.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The menu is filled with refined staples like ceviches, spicy tuna crispy rice, sushi and sashimi, and several delightful desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The best coffee table books do far more than fill empty space.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And all those who find the Dodgers’ gorging offensive also tend to overlook that their spending provides real benefits as well.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Of all the schemes that humans have devised to keep sea lions from gorging on the salmon of the Columbia River basin, none has worked for long.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This can maintain some stability and consistency on the back end of a franchise’s operation, rather than rushing an entirely new system into place and cramming for the annual test that is building an NFL roster.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Backpacks are great for cramming a lot into a small space while staying organized and lightweight.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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