restuff

verb

Definition of restuffnext
as in to repack

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Recent Examples of restuff Ashley has always been on board with her mother's ways, whether using their dog's hair to restuff the pillows, making dinner from the neighbor's leftover pasta or planning Ashley and Colby's wedding on a $1,000 budget eight years ago. — Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restuff
  1. repack
  2. seal
  3. caulk
Verb
  • Of the 21 players invited, 14 will repack their bags and participate in the U-19 Men’s Continental Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia.
    — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Whatnot — a site for sports cards that often hosts box breaks or repack breaks — is being accused of violating the RICO act.
    — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of repack
Verb
  • The approval could move nuclear power’s biggest challenge out of temporary surface tanks and seal it thousands of feet underground forever.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Modern hair oils blend botanical ingredients like argan, squalane and castor with lightweight silicones that seal the cuticle without the heavy, greasy feel of older formulas.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
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  • If the leak comes from the bathroom, caulk around your toilet base, shower pan, and bathtub.
    — Helen Andriatsitohaina, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
  • Seal Grout Seal and caulk any areas where shower grout is cracked or damaged to keep water from getting behind walls and baseboards.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Definition of caulk

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“Restuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restuff. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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