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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
Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025
There’s a lot of stuff going on, and there’s a lot of new artists.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Drew Kates, Senior, Richland Kates stuffed the state sheet for the Royals, passing for 3,760 yards and 38 touchdowns with five interceptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The thing is, this stuff isn’t exclusive to the S25 Ultra or even the S25 series.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025
There’s a lot of stuff going on, and there’s a lot of new artists.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
On Washington's opening drive, the Lions' defense made a critical stand, stuffing a fourth-down quarterback sneak by backup QB Marcus Mariota.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Drew Kates, Senior, Richland Kates stuffed the state sheet for the Royals, passing for 3,760 yards and 38 touchdowns with five interceptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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Take into account qualifications beyond traditional credentials.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Focusing on Merit: Hiring and promotions now need to be based strictly on qualifications and performance.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Buying clothes secondhand is a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, which is responsible for mass-producing clothing using cheap materials.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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To combat this, many business owners are turning to new ways to source products and materials, increasing product prices and services and diversifying their revenue streams.—
Kanika Talwar,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Speed is of the essence in digital publishing, where breaking news is only relevant for a few hours at a time.—
Benjamin Mullin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Knowing time was of the essence, Drew and Joyce got in touch with local media outlets and handed out missing person fliers.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 Jan. 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 final moments underscore a deeper message: the true key to effective trauma care is not just about having helicopters or advanced equipment, but about ensuring hospitals and medical teams are adequately funded and equipped to save lives under challenging conditions.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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They were filled with eye-catching color combinations, abstract prints on coats, and clear historical references.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Failure to do so is akin to gorging oneself at a restaurant, then dashing out the door saying your credit card is maxed out.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
20 Dec. 2024
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Two months after the Uni gorged themselves on Udon noodles every day, the edible part of Uni grew from 4.8% to 17.5% on average, far above the marketable percentage of 10%.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hyde’s artsy, category-defying film can feel a bit chaotic at times, crammed with distracting splinters of key memories (unnecessary flashbacks in which different-looking younger actors embody the same character).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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The norm at least since 2009 has been for parties to take power and then busily, eagerly try to cram their entire agenda into as short a time as possible.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Stuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuff. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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