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or chockful
as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
returned from the buffet with a plate chock-full of food
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Recent Examples of chock-full
For a speedy dinner chock-full of slender haricot verts, make this Gochujang Chicken Stir-Fry.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The celebrity’s vast collection of furniture and decor — beloved by Wayfair shoppers and PEOPLE readers alike — is always chock-full of impressive deals.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chock-full
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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At the Alabama Statehouse, a chaotic scene erupted as one protester was dragged from the packed House gallery by security officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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Two people from opposite ends of Atlanta are likely to lead completely different lives, Mayor Andre Dickens told a packed house at the King Center on Thursday.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The menu is full of sustaining stews, ample vegetables and, from the toné (clay oven), khachapuri, a genre of breads infiltrated by cheese and by turns fluffy, elastic, oozy and tender.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As a result, Pacers team president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard took full responsibility for the move, apologizing on social media.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The California Democrat still held a public roundtable discussion Tuesday with numerous survivors, in a crammed room near the Capitol.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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As one reporter predicted three, hearts sank in the crammed quarters.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The drones are difficult to stop and even harder to detect, giving their operators a high-resolution view of the target without emitting any signal that could be jammed.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Even the most advanced Western drones have often failed tests in the country as their signals are jammed.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What ingredients are typically in loaded water?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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School officials found a loaded handgun in Kopfer’s backpack.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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“Chock-full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chock-full. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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