stuff -
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.
She stuffed the suitcase with clothes until it could barely close.
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throng -
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)
The massive crowd thronged into the stadium to cheer on their country's Olympic athletes.
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probe -
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.
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blitz -
An intensive or sudden military attack
Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.
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squeak -
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
The mouse squeaked in a high pitch to its fellow mice when it found a food source nearby.
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burp -
To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way
After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.
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chatter -
Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters
Every morning, the employees would chatter about the weather around the water cooler.
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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squirt -
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.
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throng -
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
The handful of musicians on stage were outnumbered by the enormous throng of people in the audience.
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ransom -
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.
The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.
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glance -
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.
