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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 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 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
Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But a lot of times this stuff doesn't come into the house.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Write stuff for you – Need to draft an email, letter, or even a flyer?
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But a lot of times this stuff doesn't come into the house.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The 23-year-old stuffed the stat sheet, also racking up 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many of those that still produce a large share of their products in cities and towns such as Geneva, Vevey, and Zurich—like Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee arm, DSM-Firmenich, and heavy industrial equipment makers like ABB and Hitachi Energy—are unusual in being able to do so competitively.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The trailer’s modular design allows researchers, aid organizations, and even event organizers to adapt the trailer to their needs, regardless of whether for charging equipment, powering lights and communication devices, or running refrigeration systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fraud is a constant challenge with immigration processes, and so interviews are meant to help officers make an informed decision as to the qualifications of an individual for a visa.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Last April, the city issued requests for qualifications to find a contractor for the project.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its propulsion system uses non-toxic materials, which allows soldiers to handle it safely without protective gear immediately after touchdown.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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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,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Netflix's Drive to Survive docuseries, which helped F1 reach fans in the USA, captured the essence of such rivalries heating up in the background.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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So in essence, all of the money Nvidia has invested in Coreweave has come back to it in the form of revenue.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This time of year, its lot is filled with mums and pumpkins.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cafeteria caved, and students were once again able to gorge on cookies at the bargain price of 25 cents apiece.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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People are talking about the storm while the gulls gorge on bread and peck at chicken bones.—
Deborah Levy,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The decision not only mitigated against jet lag but allowed players to spend the first week on the course, perfecting their pairing strategies, rather than cramming too much time into the days immediately before play started, where media commitments are at their height.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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