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Recent Examples of overstuffed
My niece reminded me how seamlessly packing cubes can take an overstuffed suitcase and transform it into an easy-to-sort home for my many essentials.
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Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Reverse hangers and mug audits offer easy ways to declutter wardrobes and overstuffed cabinets.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
After years of debate over the outdated and overstuffed building, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School may find a new home close to its current location, according to a new city proposal.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
There is plenty of room for my phone, wallet, keys, lipstick, a medicine bottle, and my sunglasses without the bag looking overstuffed.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The roomy interior holds clothing, toiletries, and extra items without feeling bulky or overstuffed.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Of course, some classes are absolutely overstuffed with generational talent.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
And for many people, that overcrowded, overstuffed feeling the home can take on during the holidays thanks to all those decorations, presents and food platters, gives way to a burst of get rid of it all!
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Reverse hangers and mug audits offer easy ways to declutter wardrobes and overstuffed cabinets.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
After years of debate over the outdated and overstuffed building, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School may find a new home close to its current location, according to a new city proposal.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
There is plenty of room for my phone, wallet, keys, lipstick, a medicine bottle, and my sunglasses without the bag looking overstuffed.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The roomy interior holds clothing, toiletries, and extra items without feeling bulky or overstuffed.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Of course, some classes are absolutely overstuffed with generational talent.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
And for many people, that overcrowded, overstuffed feeling the home can take on during the holidays thanks to all those decorations, presents and food platters, gives way to a burst of get rid of it all!
—Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstuffed
stuffed
Adjective
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For those who aren't fans of thin crust pizza, Mama Cozzi also makes stuffed and rising crust versions, a deli take-and-bake pie, and a French bread pizza.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Quinata collects stuffed animals throughout the year and distributes them at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Overstuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstuffed. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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