as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the mantel was chockablock with knickknacks
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The archives are chockablock with certain-sounding predictions — frequently with an ideological subtext — that proved simply wrong.
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Neil Irwin, Axios, 24 July 2024
The dueling titans are building foundations in Hollywood that could be transformative not only for their many brands—which are chockablock with unplumbed archives—but also for the entertainment business, which knows how to tell a compelling tale.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
The official Taylor Swift online store is chockablock with earrings, hoodies, vinyl and other merchandise promoting the star's latest record-breaking album, The Tortured Poets Department.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
Sherman works alone, in a Tribeca studio or in a converted barn on her property in East Hampton, which are now chockablock with wigs, costumes, props, and prostheses, accreted over years of rummaging.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2024
Only a handful of brands had big TikTok or Instagram influencers at their shows: Alix Earle attended Dion Lee, Danielle Bernstein and Tinx were among the crowd at Prabal Gurung, and Staud was chockablock with ring-light-haloed women posting about the vibes.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
Neil Irwin, Axios, 24 July 2024
The dueling titans are building foundations in Hollywood that could be transformative not only for their many brands—which are chockablock with unplumbed archives—but also for the entertainment business, which knows how to tell a compelling tale.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
The official Taylor Swift online store is chockablock with earrings, hoodies, vinyl and other merchandise promoting the star's latest record-breaking album, The Tortured Poets Department.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
Sherman works alone, in a Tribeca studio or in a converted barn on her property in East Hampton, which are now chockablock with wigs, costumes, props, and prostheses, accreted over years of rummaging.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2024
Only a handful of brands had big TikTok or Instagram influencers at their shows: Alix Earle attended Dion Lee, Danielle Bernstein and Tinx were among the crowd at Prabal Gurung, and Staud was chockablock with ring-light-haloed women posting about the vibes.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chockablock
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Vice President Harris and former President Trump spent the final days of the 2024 campaign crisscrossing crucial battleground states with packed schedules of massive rallies.Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The echoes of the audience shouting the lyrics ricocheted off the packed arena's walls.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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At least one woman is nominated in every rap category, including three in the crowded Best Rap Performance, a majority in Best Melodic Rap Performance, and the first woman in Best Rap Album since 2018.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Fans could live there for an entire weekend with a supply of chicken wings and chips and never set foot in the crowded stadium.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lawrence Gostin, director of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, said if Republicans do take full control of Congress, those changes could be significant.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The parking lot was full, and so were the side streets.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jay Cutler Was 'Slurring His Words' and Had 'Bloodshot Eyes' at Time of DUI Arrest: Police After searching Cutler's car, the arresting officer found a rifle and a loaded handgun, per the affidavit.Julia Moore, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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During a search of Cutler's car, a rifle was allegedly found in the backset and a loaded handgun was found in the center console.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Chockablock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chockablock. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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