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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
Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
This is hardly the familiar stuff of romance, yet the post features a photo of a kissing couple standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.
—Rachel Hope Cleves / Made By History, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
It’s stuffed with a polyester down alternative that feels as plush as the real thing while still being hypoallergenic.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
All of this opens up a great opportunity to change up all the ’90s stuff with music and all of that.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
This is hardly the familiar stuff of romance, yet the post features a photo of a kissing couple standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.
—Rachel Hope Cleves / Made By History, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Just a heads up: some pockets are difficult to open when the bag is stuffed full.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
It’s stuffed with a polyester down alternative that feels as plush as the real thing while still being hypoallergenic.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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Currently, there are only nine disks that fit this qualification.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Seek rejection as a practice: ask for that promotion, pitch a bold idea, or apply for something beyond your qualifications.—
Dale Whelehan,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Files include new device submissions, marketing applications and other materials medical device companies need approved before bringing products to consumers.—
Michael Erman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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He was indicted by a grand jury on three counts, including attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and providing material support to terrorists.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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President Trump has publicly said any peace rested on Ukraine ending its NATO ambitions and relinquishing territory seized by Moscow — in essence ceding to two key Russian demands.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Gabriel Moses, the short film explores the essence of human connection through the rich and vibrant lens of West African culture.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
18 Feb. 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
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The food bank also used $1 million of the donation to purchase new equipment, including two generators and two tractor trailers for carrying perishables, and has spent about $3 million on improving the food bank's facility in Laredo, Texas.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Evidence is mounting that the equipment of Southern California Edison, the region’s largest electricity provider, may have caused the Eaton Fire.—
Tom Philp,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The group on Mondays will lead two hours, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The move will have direct implications for Joy Reid, the anchor who currently fills 7 p.m.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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The finish leans into baked flaky pastry filled with tart raspberry and more ginger and dark chocolate on the finish.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Here are a few reasons why allowing birds to gorge on bird seed can be a problem: A high-traffic bird feeder can spread diseases.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2024
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But for a bird or small mammal gorging on slightly-alcoholic fruit, even 1-2 percent can be enough to catch a potentially lethal buzz.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
30 Oct. 2024
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The passengers, migrants from China and Ecuador, were crammed into the cargo area with no seats or ventilation, concealed by cardboard taped over the windows.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Things can also get frustratingly chaotic in battle when too many enemies and allies are crammed into tight quarters.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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