stuffs

present tense third-person singular of stuff
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as in fills
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 gorges
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 loads
to fit (people or things) into a tight space stuffed all the kids into the back of the car

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Recent Examples of stuffs Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 At home, Jonathan Wright, director of the Indianapolis art museum's park and gardens, stuffs in the plants, stacks the pots, and lets everything grow. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Tyler Cameron happily stuffs his face at the launch of Panera's new salad stuffers during an intimate dinner in New York. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye. Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026 Gonzalez has been an advanced metrics darling in his first NBA season — the only two players ranked in the top 10 in offensive, defensive and net rating entering Monday were him and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — but rarely stuffs the conventional stat sheet. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026 Rapisura-Pardo stuffs a jalapeno half with a creamy crawfish filling, wraps it in a spring roll wrapper and fries until golden. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Tramon Mark scores 21 points, Matas Vokietaitis (22 points) tops 20 points for the first time in SEC play, and Dailyn Swain stuffs the stat sheet with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffs
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  • September 2012 – Days after the $34 million restoration project is complete, the pool fills with algae, USA TODAY and the Washington Post reported.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
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  • Once in Dun, Mathilda gorges herself on strange delicacies while assembling disparate pieces of Hermia.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • The duo then wheels the mower down the walkway and loads it onto their trailer before taking off.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Beginning June 24, three certificates that cryptographically verify that each piece of firmware and software that loads during system boot will expire.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
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  • The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
    Guy German, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
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  • Conveniently, the pillow packs into its own pouch, which can be attached to a personal item or packed inside a carry-on.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 June 2026
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  • The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 May 2026
  • Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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  • Jordan Clarkson, New York Clarkson rebirthed his career in New York as a role-playing bench wing who feasts on offensive boards (no, really) and plays more defense than the Utah version.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.
    Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
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  • Director Allan Deberton crams much story and characterization in those opening frames.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Instead, the show crams everything into a space that can't hold it, culminating in this past third season that exploded with too much of practically everything.
    Matthew Razak, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Stuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffs. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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