overstuff
verb
over·stuff
ˌō-vər-ˈstəf 
overstuffed; overstuffing; overstuffs
1
: to stuff too full
2
: to cover (a piece of furniture, such as a chair or sofa) completely and deeply with upholstery
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Some may argue that medical curricula are already overstuffed and straining at the seams.
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Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
The beloved gift shop, which stops just short of being overstuffed, has been a South Pasadena staple for decades.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Upholstered in a high-pile chenille, the chaise’s oversized shape is slightly overstuffed—with layers of high-resiliency foam and memory foam seat topper—to give that pillow-like effect.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
When the divine Miss C proves incompetent at song and dance, the show hurtles towards the present, in a premiere overstuffed with timely references (COVID) and fan-pleasing guest stars (Fran Drescher).
—Judy Berman, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
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Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
The beloved gift shop, which stops just short of being overstuffed, has been a South Pasadena staple for decades.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Upholstered in a high-pile chenille, the chaise’s oversized shape is slightly overstuffed—with layers of high-resiliency foam and memory foam seat topper—to give that pillow-like effect.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
When the divine Miss C proves incompetent at song and dance, the show hurtles towards the present, in a premiere overstuffed with timely references (COVID) and fan-pleasing guest stars (Fran Drescher).
—Judy Berman, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Overstuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstuff. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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