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
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
Solid foods like turkey, stuffing, pies, cakes and cookies, are okay to pack in a carry-on or checked bag in any quantity.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
But Thanksgiving dinner can be costly, with holiday staples like turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pie alone often tacking a hefty bill at the grocery store.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Give this a little chill and have with a turkey and stuffing sandwich.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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An individual meal of turkey breast, served with Deli's housemade sage and celery stuffing and other sides for $20 per person.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
Solid foods like turkey, stuffing, pies, cakes and cookies, are okay to pack in a carry-on or checked bag in any quantity.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
But Thanksgiving dinner can be costly, with holiday staples like turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pie alone often tacking a hefty bill at the grocery store.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Give this a little chill and have with a turkey and stuffing sandwich.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione’s other meal choices in prison so far have included tacos or bean wrap filling, barbecue chicken or brown rice with vegetables, chicken tetrazzini, a hamburger, porcupine meatball, and mashed potatoes, per TMZ.Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Instead, try blocking the first 60-90 minutes of your day as focus time.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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Think about it: The holiday season involves packing bags, bedazzling your tree with baubles, and kneading dough for sugar cookies.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tissue or Packing Paper Both tissue and packing paper are common household items that can be repurposed and, in this case, used as wrapping paper.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bateman posted bond but was arrested again, accused of obstructing justice in a federal investigation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The students were seen on security footage from November 11 loading the refrigerators into their vehicles.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Very often, a gunner isn't sure about exactly which ammunition will be needed on a particular mission, so erring on the side of caution means loading up with more than one kind in the feed belt, just in case an armor-piercing round is needed instead of shrapnel.David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
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Prep for chilly winter weather with the Organic Pillow, featuring warm yet moisture-wicking wool in the fill.Abbey Stone, SELF, 1 Dec. 2024
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To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Silicone padding and foam cushioning ensure a pleasing key sound as well as precise typing and a better gaming experience.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Their sound is warm and bassy, yet refreshingly refined, and their durable plastic shells harbor plush padding for hours of comfort.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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