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
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025
However, avoid excessive keyword stuffing—your CV still needs to read naturally.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Serve them whole or halved, use them as a topping or stuffing, or try them in soups, quiches, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, casseroles, pasta dishes, and even hummus.
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—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Carefully spoon the filling back into the potato shells, mounding the stuffing in the center.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025
However, avoid excessive keyword stuffing—your CV still needs to read naturally.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Serve them whole or halved, use them as a topping or stuffing, or try them in soups, quiches, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, casseroles, pasta dishes, and even hummus.
5.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffing
Noun
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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After nearly three decades, Bad Boy still plays things relatively straight in the burger universe: proudly calorie-packed and filling.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 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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His run-blocking grade was the lowest among the starters last season, but his pass-blocking grade ranked second among the regular line contributors.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Using packing cubes can also be useful to prevent things from shifting around.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pack and Travel Responsibly for Your Vacation Sustainable packing and mindful habits during vacations play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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According to officers, Kerley was obstructing their investigation and was told to step away.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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She was additionally charged with four counts of resisting or obstructing a police officer.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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In the driveway of a rundown house, two soldiers work quickly under the glow of headlamps, loading weapons from a shed into the back of a battered truck.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Court records show Corcoran asked Nieto's then 7-year-old daughter Melanie to stay in an upstairs bedroom before loading a rifle, a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic, and going to the living room, where his brother and his friends were watching TV.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Knead and scrape with the fill stick until the hole is covered, then rub excess wax away.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Joss & Main Vince Geometric Jute-Blend Throw Pillow Swap out other pillow covers for this jute-blend one that can also be purchased with down or polyester fill.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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With their soft patent leather padding and slim cushioned soles, these slides are perfect for everyday wear to spruce up your outfits.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, Bibb stepped out in a boxy grey blazer from Stella McCartney, complete with power suit shoulder padding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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