fill out

verb

filled out; filling out; fills out

intransitive verb

: to put on flesh

Examples of fill out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All told, the application took about three days to fill out. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024 Common errors that veterans make when filling out and filing their applications include: Filling out the wrong forms. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 To donate or pick up a dress, visit A Princess PROMise and fill out the corresponding application so that Mach can get in touch about the next steps, or send her an email at aprincesspromiseorg@gmail.com. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024 Then request an automatic six-month extension by filling out this form, which will push your filing deadline to October 15, 2024. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024 The new law, which goes into effect on Nov. 1, allows trans people to change their legal gender by filling out a simple self-disclosure form to inform the registry offices. Anna Gordon, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024 The crisis grew as students reported issues filling out and submitting their applications. Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024 State leaders are strongly urging students and families to fill out the FAFSA form by April 15, Indiana’s priority deadline, to have the best chance of earning state financial aid for college or career education. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024 This means that the number of people filling out women’s brackets has more than doubled from just a few seasons ago. Harry Enten, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fill out was in 1856

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“Fill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fill%20out. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

fill out

verb
1
: to put on flesh
2
: to complete by filling in blanks
fill out an application

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