as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something
never heard of using goose down as stuffing for comforters until she moved to a cold climate
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as in packing
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 gorging
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
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as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
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as in blocking
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 loading
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 stuffing
Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Creating Trusted Owned Content SEO leaned on third-party data for keyword stuffing, but now, crafting stories that resonate builds trust before searches even start.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Colts' defense, under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, is eighth in points allowed and has been stuffing the run in outstanding fashion.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Some stuffing gaped out of the rips on the back.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Creating Trusted Owned Content SEO leaned on third-party data for keyword stuffing, but now, crafting stories that resonate builds trust before searches even start.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead of stuffing them into drawers and closets, opt for a portable storage unit.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Colts' defense, under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, is eighth in points allowed and has been stuffing the run in outstanding fashion.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffing
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Its corner ties secures it to your duvet cover and the box stitching ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reinvented in luxe materials and refreshed with more durable memory foam filling, beanbag chairs are regaining relevance, like in the family room of this Indianapolis Tudor home.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the lead-up to Election Day, Sliwa has only ramped up his campaign, packing his schedule and roaming across all five boroughs.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The October 29 recall was prompted by bacteria found in the companies’ packing facilities.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Chief among them is that kids have been gorging on Kit-Kats and Starbursts for decades, on this one day a year.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
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Coffee maker brands have, increasingly, been cramming more and more brewing options into a single machine.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now Governor Healey and the homeless industrial complex have set their heart on over-cramming capacity on Redlands Road.—
Lou Murray,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a rare moment of impressive hosting, Vanessa Lachey pointed out that Edmond's traumatic childhood and upbringing might result in him only focusing on the positive memories and blocking out any negative memories as a coping mechanism.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here, a selection of hard-working blue light sunscreens to add to your free radical-blocking regimen.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Another video shared the same day showed multiple men in tactical vests loading into a vehicle with a similar Mexican flag splayed across the hood.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cupshe Eyelet Long-sleeve Crochet Blouse The best way to sidestep wrinkles (in my opinion) is by loading up my suitcase with patterns and textures—much like this crocheted blouse with floral detailing from Amazon.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Statuses like Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) (cotton and wool) or Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) ensure that a product has met certain requirements for its fibers and materials, no matter the pillow fill or cover material.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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Rhincodon typus, to use their scientific name, eat their ample fill by ram filter-feeding, vacuuming up gallons of water to strain out small prey before the water exits their gills.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prisoners tend to use more due to flushing various items and, often, intentionally plugging toilets and overflowing them, according to industry publication Correctional News.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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Amazon is plugging into advanced nuclear energy, taking its sustainability goals to the next level with plans for a new small modular reactor (SMR) facility in Washington state.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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