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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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2
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
Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
The economy/market stuff may have an impact even if other things don't.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Her body and arms are stitched stuffed, with an easy-to-operate design.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) list, for example, includes the obvious stuff like having actual senior international teams, both men and women, and a national league.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
The economy/market stuff may have an impact even if other things don't.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
This sheet mask is stuffed with hydrolyzed collagen to soften fine lines and boost elasticity, as well as hydrating niacinamide and soothing cica.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Her body and arms are stitched stuffed, with an easy-to-operate design.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuff
Noun
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What those programs need is a coach with proof of concept, and in NCAA basketball no one fits that qualification better than McCollum.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The software vendor accused the state of running afoul of the bidding process by changing the project’s parameters and lowering the necessary qualifications after key deadlines.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Buttons from China and fabrics from Italy were among the materials and components already seeing 5 percent to 15 percent price hikes—even though tariffs on European products have not yet taken effect.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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This includes hazardous materials and chemicals, which can leach into groundwater.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Disney had that touch about sort of distilling it to the pure essence of something.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Salesforce’s data shows that while nearly nine in 10 retailers have what’s known as unified commerce initiatives—in essence, marrying the systems and data on the frontend, with the information and processes on the backend—only 15 percent have actually realized unified commerce’s value.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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In 2022, a fisherman detected an unusual object in the murky water while using sonar equipment and notified the Elgin Fire Department.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The top sub-sectors were office supplies, pharmaceuticals, and soft drinks, while power generation equipment, energy equipment, and catering/tourism were the worst.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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John Frankenheimer fills the film with a Cold War–era sense that anyone could be the enemy — even, thanks to a chilling turn by Angela Lansbury, one’s own mother.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Their worlds feel just as grand in scope as famously massive games like The Elder Scrolls — presenting lush alien lands filled with tons of diverse creatures and wildlife, and hundreds of individual NPCs that often have unique stories to tell.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to this steady drip of releases, Like a Dragon fans have been virtually gorging themselves on a wealth of content for years.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Any time an agricultural producer or horse owner or home gardener has a persistent issue with dangerous or destructive animals — skunks denning under a shed, raccoons raiding a chicken coop, bears gorging in a vineyard — Chandler can assist, either with advice or, if necessary, direct intervention.—
Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Mooney recounted that she was shackled, slept on a mat with only a foil blanket, and endured a 24-hour transport ordeal crammed with 30 other women.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In terms of foot traffic, the Final Four each year is a little like college basketball’s Super Bowl week, only crammed into a four-day window.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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