1
as in things
transportable items that one owns
gather up your stuff so that we can get going
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in material
the basic elements from which something can be developed
reading, writing, and arithmetic—the stuff of an education
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
4
as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stuff
The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Wills are the most boring concept in the world to people who don’t technically own any stuff.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Panthers finished the first quarter by stuffing Richland at Heritage’s 20-yard line on fourth-and-short.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stuff
Noun
Shohei Ohtani still has ace-caliber stuff.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Wills are the most boring concept in the world to people who don’t technically own any stuff.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
This one was about stuffing the New York Jets inside the gym bag Aaron Rodgers had slung over his right shoulder on his walk out of his former place of employment.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Panthers finished the first quarter by stuffing Richland at Heritage’s 20-yard line on fourth-and-short.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stuff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
-
Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
-
However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The capital costs of capture equipment, plus the energy demands for capture and conversion processes, create a tough business case without subsidies or premium product markets.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Meanwhile, newer synthetic drugs such as spice or bath salts may not be detected at all without specialized equipment.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Flight-representative hardware has already completed engineering testing and is now moving through Boeing’s qualification process before customer missions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
-
For the project’s signature sculpture, the city requested artist qualifications in early 2024, receiving 111 applications.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Transcripts, grammars, vocabularies, dictionaries, glyph studies, botanical studies, commentaries, articles, editions of codices, correspondence, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, Maya Society materials, genealogies of Maya families, and Mayan glyphs on moveable type.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
These metres break you down to your essence.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The bad news is that time is of the essence.—
Daniel Klein,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
At night, the fire crackled while insects filled the air and a distant lion let out a low, steady rumble.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Companies are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally held by colleges, universities, and trade schools, creating their own certification programs to address skill gaps that formal education hasn't filled.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
People are talking about the storm while the gulls gorge on bread and peck at chicken bones.—
Deborah Levy,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Scheming girlfriends, questionable business partners, a fleet of lawyers and consultants gorging themselves on fees and a whole lot of other jockeying around Sumner Redstone’s fortune and his business empire.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
There is a clear risk for streamers cramming sports into their portfolios.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
-
They’re also made with arch support and a toe box that’s not too narrow or crammed, per the brand, plus the rubber sole offers a nice cushioned platform with each step.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share