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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
NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
A lot of the stuff that would, quite rightly, cause contention, wasn’t Gaz’s fault.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Las Damas of Fairbanks Ranch, coordinated by Diane Dale and Vickie Hamilton, stuffed all the stockings for the foster teens.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
After the offense scored a touchdown, the Fighting Irish defense responded by forcing a three-and-out, including a nice run stuff on 3rd-and-2.
—NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
A lot of the stuff that would, quite rightly, cause contention, wasn’t Gaz’s fault.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Denver looked set to blemish the Chiefs’ undefeated campaign, until Wil Lutz’s 35-yarder was stuffed at the line.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Las Damas of Fairbanks Ranch, coordinated by Diane Dale and Vickie Hamilton, stuffed all the stockings for the foster teens.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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Read: What Trump got right about national security But many of the outsiders and iconoclasts Trump has nominated for top posts have questionable qualifications, and his pledge to purge the civil service and military in order to feather both with loyalists who will do his bidding goes too far.—
Charles A. Kupchan,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutor’s stance In court documents, Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree has argued that both the United States and Kansas Supreme Courts have upheld the death qualification process.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2025
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This material was created by Thielen & Associates, Inc. for use by Forbes and does not represent the views and opinions of Avantax Wealth Management or its subsidiaries.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Attend enables filmmakers to upload details and promotional materials for their films to its platform and provides a searchable database for exhibitors looking for movies to program.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Anthropologie will amplify the Celandine launch with social media takeovers across their channels as well as robust Pinterest experiences designed to capture the essence of wanderlust.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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In essence, The Rock is holding WrestleMania 41, its potential main event and all of its top matches in the palm of his hand.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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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
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Expected to take a backseat to Detroit and Green Bay in a transition year, Minnesota is in the thick of things with a 13-2 record.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Until now, the Biden administration had imposed sweeping restrictions on China's access to advanced chips and the equipment to produce them, updating the controls annually to tighten restrictions and capture countries at risk of diverting the technology to China.—
Karen Freifeld,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Southern California Edison has acknowledged agencies are investigating whether its equipment may have started a smaller blaze.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Trump's second term follows a campaign filled with racist rhetoric, anti-trans policies, and mass deportation promises—raising concerns about the long-term impact on civil rights and equality.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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For $5, customers can fill up their choice of container, Cinemark said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Two months after the Uni gorged themselves on Udon noodles every day, the edible part of Uni grew from 4.8% to 17.5% on average, far above the marketable percentage of 10%.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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When asparagus came in the spring, people gorged on them, and the running of salmon was cause for feasting––all of it as fresh as the morning it was collected or caught.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The way the Big East is shaping up, after five games, the Huskies won’t be playing many close games in conference, but there are a lot of games crammed into the next eight weeks and ability to close out games smoothly is something that matters.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2025
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The modest three-bedroom apartment with expansive views of the Hudson River was half-cleared, yet still somehow crammed with books, papers, photographs, awards and tchotchkes.—
Jennifer Schuessler,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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