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
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Sage Season biscuits, pork dishes, and poultry stuffings with the gray-green leaves of sage (Salvia officinalis).
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Try celery juice, add it to salads, eat it raw, or incorporate it into casseroles or stuffing.
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
These accounts are often stolen through malware, phishing, or credential stuffing attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
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That now opens up the hacking potential to brute force attacks as well as credential stuffing.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Sage Season biscuits, pork dishes, and poultry stuffings with the gray-green leaves of sage (Salvia officinalis).
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Try celery juice, add it to salads, eat it raw, or incorporate it into casseroles or stuffing.
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
These accounts are often stolen through malware, phishing, or credential stuffing attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffing
Noun
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Packed with 30-ounce down alternative microfiber filling, the topper adds just the right amount of softness to a firm mattress.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Treatment of toothaches depends on the cause but may include professional dental cleaning, placement of a dental filling, root canal treatment, antibiotics, or oral surgery.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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The results show that the D18 layer has robust ion-blocking capability under thermal stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2025
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Popular adult content providers, such as PornHub and their network of sites, have responded by blocking access to their sites from these locations completely, arguing that the lack of privacy and inconsistent enforcement results in less internet safety, not more.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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If the bag has fewer pockets, travel pouches or packing cubes can help keep everything sorted.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Reece Weaver, who joined the DCC in 2023 and now enters her third season on the squad, also listed boot paint as a packing essential when breaking down her cheer bag last year in an Instagram video posted by Netflix in collaboration with the DCC's official page.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The robot also managed to get up from a face-up position, even with a bag obstructing its view.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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Stay High and Dry To avoid obstructing impressive scenery, a hog-wire railing framed in wood wraps this deck, which is set high above the water.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The fill is also designed to keep you warm during cooler seasons and cool during the warmer months.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Comforters are usually simpler in design and fluffier in fill, with more loft and generally more warmth as well.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Their padding is comparable to that of Hoka’s bestselling Bondi—and all that foam is stacked high in the brand’s structured H-frame that prevents rolling.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
24 July 2025
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Additionally, the new collection features socks specifically crafted for active consumers, offering arch support to enhance stability, along with a cushioned sole equipped with extra padding to absorb impact.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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