stuffs

Definition of stuffsnext
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 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 Unbeknownst to everyone else, Louise stuffs the turkey costumes with actual exploding meat guts meant to soak the audience in an effort to be released from school early. Lillian Brown, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2023
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  • On a searing hot day in Mattiyarenthal, a village in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, women farmers toil over chile pepper plants as their sharp, pungent scent fills the air.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Its data have helped scientists understand pressure fronts and other structures within the interstellar medium that fills the void beyond the edge of the solar system.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 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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  • Montgomery County loads up on snacks and dessert to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
    Kim Hudson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Brandon builds a fire, loads the smoker with hot charcoal, puts the pig in, and then pulls the tenderloin only a few hours into the cooking process; Sieger puts the pig in first, then gently raises the temperature, and does not pull the tenderloin separately.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • Sometime between January and March 2024, the singer was photographed stepping out of a black Tesla just blocks from Celeste’s home.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Residents of the South End and Fenway are experiencing harsher heat than others just blocks away.
    Alyssa Andrews, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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  • Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • 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
  • For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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