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
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Consider turning stale bread into breadcrumbs, stuffing, or croutons—but check for moldy slices first.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
If this were a movie, my opening scene shows Charlotte Cowles frantically stuffing $50,000 in cash in a shoebox.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Noun
After retrieving a large storage container from her refrigerator, Paltrow pours leftover stuffing into a waffle iron.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Consider turning stale bread into breadcrumbs, stuffing, or croutons—but check for moldy slices first.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Verb
However, over-stuffing the washing machine can contribute to musty-smelling laundry.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
If this were a movie, my opening scene shows Charlotte Cowles frantically stuffing $50,000 in cash in a shoebox.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffing
Noun
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Super filling and nutritionally balanced.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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Molinaroli sees his effort as a laboratory for social change because education for him is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In between packing the meals, the guys also talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the excitement of the beginning of the playoffs.—
Alicia Roberts,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Our collective efforts were failing as residents battled billionaires and the politicians gorging on them.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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So, after you're done watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and gorging on turkey, why not sit down with the family for some post-meal bonding in the form of a Thanksgiving flick?—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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More people and new developments are cramming into Florida’s last-remaining greenspace, Lindsey O’Donnell said.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Tens of thousands of residents are living with relatives, cramming into rental apartments or living in public buildings.—
Aref Tufaha,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In the 47-second video, the agent can be seen walking around Good’s maroon Honda Pilot, which is in the middle of the street blocking traffic.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension accuses the FBI of blocking it from accessing evidence in the investigation.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The container is insulated and protected from weather and palletized for easy transport using a forklift for loading onto vehicles or aircraft.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The waterproof jacket is filled with 650-fill-power down for a plush and cozy feel.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Materials used included recycled nylon, Responsible Down Standard fill and mycelium vegan leather.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Allow the monitor to air dry before plugging it back in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rechargeable lanterns often include an AC adapter for plugging them into an electrical outlet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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