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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 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 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
Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Having a summer reset and all that stuff can be positive and pushing each other next year.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
The biggest violator of McQuarrie’s rule is arguably the wildly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, where movies are often stuffed with elements which require prior knowledge of other movies and shows.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Aon blames the skyrocketing losses on growing exposure, meaning more people are living where climate risks are higher and the cost of their homes, cars and all the stuff inside is more expensive.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Having a summer reset and all that stuff can be positive and pushing each other next year.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
In This Article The Pillowcase Travel Trick What Flight Attendants Say
Uses for Pillowcases When Traveling
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A trending travel hack uses a pillowcase stuffed with clothes to sneak an extra carry-on past airline baggage limits, disguised as a travel pillow.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
The biggest violator of McQuarrie’s rule is arguably the wildly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, where movies are often stuffed with elements which require prior knowledge of other movies and shows.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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Despite concerns about conflicts of interest, teacher qualifications and student outcomes, the charter was renewed with conditions that will be determined by the end of June of this year.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Its job is to present your skills and experience—your career story—in the best possible light without misrepresenting your qualifications.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Mock prefers microfiber materials as well, saying that the effectiveness of any mop depends on the mop head, how it’s maintained, and the cleaning solution used.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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At The Donum Estate, Oracle has found not just a physical home, but a spiritual one—a place where Biggers’ layered histories, material choices, and contemplative intentions converge into a singular, powerful experience.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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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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As the brand has grown, so has its list of ambassadors and players that use the equipment.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The boys' athletic equipment and wetsuits hang below their colorful artwork.—
Eric Boman,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
Verb
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And if how well graduates do in the labor market is now a key driver of excellence, that should translate into greater economic mobility for students and a more prepared talent supply to fill key jobs in local economies.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Whenever a network booking agent asked for someone from the magazine to fill a seat and dish on the day’s sports news, most writers shrugged.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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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
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For Now While central banks abroad accelerate, private tokens at home are gorging on the vacuum.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of townspeople and visitors crammed into the red-brick Rhea County Courthouse to witness the trial.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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While the hostage spends most of the movie off-camera, his abductors are crammed into frames that contain all of their perspectives without privileging any of them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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