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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 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 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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
However, having watched Taillon pitch for two seasons in the Bronx, Mendoza knows how his stuff plays.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 May 2025
Diversifying income streams provides another buffer and opportunity to stuff some extra cash away.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Noun
These items fall into four categories: sentimental keepsakes, valuable items, practical stuff, and things that can be repurposed.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
However, having watched Taillon pitch for two seasons in the Bronx, Mendoza knows how his stuff plays.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Verb
They're made of sweet dough stuffed with pepperoni slices and make for a quick and delicious bite.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 May 2025
Diversifying income streams provides another buffer and opportunity to stuff some extra cash away.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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But play-offs for the third and final Champions League qualification place might work.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Fans rally behind Max Homa's Majors qualification As soon as news of Homa's resurgence spread, social media buzzed with reactions.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The items were pulled from shelves due to potential health and safety risks, including Listeria concerns, undeclared allergens, foreign material contamination, and a sterility issue in eye care products.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
16 May 2025
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These deals are full of breathable materials to take on the warm weather, including the Tommy Bahama Costa Wave Polo and the Nordstrom Heron Cotton Stretch Twill Chino Shorts.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
Noun
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La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Caddies, like most other chiefs of staff, have multiple responsibilities, from keeping score to the more mundane, such as carrying the golfers’ equipment, keeping the clubs clean, and raking the sand to restore the contours of a bunker after their golfer chips out of a sand trap.—
Julia Dhar,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The investigations into those crashes continue while the U.S. Department of Transportation tries to make progress on the long-standing issues of not having enough air traffic controllers and relying on outdated equipment.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Black smoke and embers filled the air as gusts of hot Santa Ana winds wrapped around her vehicle.—
Audrey Fahlberg,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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Today, the colonial-era port Nelson's Dockyard is a UNESCO World Heritage Site complete with two boutique hotels, a museum, local craft shops, cafes and restaurants, and a marina filled with everything from stately sloops to gaudy megayachts.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Rubinoff has already brought several into the lab, where the caterpillars can gorge themselves on Drosophila pupae with no fear of spiders interrupting the feast.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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For Now While central banks abroad accelerate, private tokens at home are gorging on the vacuum.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They were bullied, beaten, humiliated, tortured and shot, with productive laborers crammed on top of one another in the dirty stone barracks—separately from the Jewish prisoners, whose numbers grew ever larger.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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From a purely materialistic point of view, becoming a parent means transitioning into an existence crammed with a mind-boggling amount of stuff—stuff to acquire, assemble and incorporate into your (increasingly hectic) daily routine.—
Darryn King,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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