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stuff

[stuhf] / stʌf /


NOUN
any thing, thought, substance, etc.
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK


NOUN
fabric
Synonyms


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“He didn’t care about being this significant person; he didn’t see himself that way. The charity is the kind of stuff he cared about.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

His goal was to “translate that stuff that is going on among the historians into a language that can be read by an educated public.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“You’ve got to wonder what kind of backroom stuff is going on.”

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"It is quite terrifying," Dr Ayer says, "This stuff is designed for the anti-ageing market. At best, they don't need these products. At worst, they contain harmful ingredients that can damage delicate young skin."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The little boy’s mom is trying to stuff his wriggling legs into a high chair, but he arches his back and lets out a wail.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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