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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
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
There are a bunch of other groups of other schools that do literally the same stuff as you.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
The interior of Jerry’s is stuffed with Midwest sports memorabilia, much of it sourced from owner Jerry Benedetto’s own childhood bedroom.
—Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
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Noun
But instead of tossing the excess, Sanchez decided to see if the stuff could be turned into bricks.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
There are a bunch of other groups of other schools that do literally the same stuff as you.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Verb
Guns were recovered from two young people, including one who had an assault rifle stuffed in the front of his trousers, Bailey added.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
The interior of Jerry’s is stuffed with Midwest sports memorabilia, much of it sourced from owner Jerry Benedetto’s own childhood bedroom.
—Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
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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The location had issues including unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, poor sanitation and equipment deficiencies.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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For cushions, kids toys, blankets, garden tools, and sports equipment, check out the Malibu Metal Storage Trunk that’s 65% off, or grab a handy pool storage tower for pool toys, towels, and cleaning tools.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Howe has led Newcastle to two cup finals, one victorious, and two Champions League qualifications in three seasons.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Premier League performance determines Champions League qualification for the following year, and the Champions League still pays out more per team than the Club World Cup.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The main box was filled with brown bags that contained the materials needed for each individual meal.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Certain types of roofing materials are designed to reflect more sunlight than their counterparts, leading to cooler interiors.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Given that it is supposed to be a raw, honest re-telling of a couple finding light amid disaster, The Observer report called the very essence of the book into question.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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In essence, when both partners practice emotional sovereignty, the relationship becomes a safer space for growth.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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To keep the potting mix damp, set the pots in a kiddie pool filled with a few inches of water.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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The Dukes of Hazzard ran for seven seasons on CBS, wrapping up in 1985 after 147 episodes filled with moonshine mischief and good-old-boy adventures.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Over the next few months, the fry will gorge themselves on thousands of tiny crustaceans each week, while the institution’s Animal Care team will be hard at work to ensure that as many as possible can reach full maturity.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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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
Verb
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The sphere-packing problem — which asks how to cram balls into a (high-dimensional) box as efficiently as possible — is no exception.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
7 July 2025
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Already, the holiday weekend draws the largest crowds of the year, with tens of thousands of people cramming into the coast from early-morning hours into the night.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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