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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The mains are: roast turkey served with seasonal sides plus stuffing, pigs in blankets, and cranberry sauce, or roast beef sirloin with a fluffy Yorkshire pudding while vegans will enjoy the sweet potato and mushroom tart.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Love the flavors of this classic side but don't want to deal with the stuffing?
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Carefully spoon the filling back into the potato shells, mounding the stuffing in the center.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
For dinner, fish dishes range from Cajun Cod with crawfish-oyster stuffing to Floribbean Mahi-Mahi with jasmine rice, coconut rum sauce, and mango salsa.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The mains are: roast turkey served with seasonal sides plus stuffing, pigs in blankets, and cranberry sauce, or roast beef sirloin with a fluffy Yorkshire pudding while vegans will enjoy the sweet potato and mushroom tart.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Love the flavors of this classic side but don't want to deal with the stuffing?
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Carefully spoon the filling back into the potato shells, mounding the stuffing in the center.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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