1
as in loading
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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3
as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
orders received by this date will be filled in time for Christmas delivery of the merchandise
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Recent Examples of filling
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
Down Alternative pillows are plush, fluffy and cozy with cloud-like comfort thanks to soft polyester fiber filling.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Similar to square models, a circle can aid in filling empty space, keeping every seat equidistant from its flat surface.
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Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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Noun
The restoration to the Parthenon, which was built in the 5th century BCE as a site of worship to the goddess Athena, included the addition of fillings of marble; the blocks of stone were inserted into the roof of the western facade of the formidable temple.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
Down Alternative pillows are plush, fluffy and cozy with cloud-like comfort thanks to soft polyester fiber filling.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Automation could help at the margins — routing requests, pre-filling forms, or suggesting knowledge-base articles — but the core work still had to be done by people.
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Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Starving an entire population and filling wells with concrete are crimes against humanity.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Similar to square models, a circle can aid in filling empty space, keeping every seat equidistant from its flat surface.
—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling
Noun
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The soft microfiber and down-alternative fill feel plush and are safe for those with allergies.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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Pick up cooling pillows like these with a breathable bamboo cover and fluffy foam stuffing, or grab a lightweight quilt like this Laura Ashley option with a fill that will keep you warm without overheating.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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During courtroom breaks, the long line for the women’s room was a stark visual of the way this flood has ripped apart accusers and defenders of Camp Mystic—grieving mothers in lavender avoiding eye contact with willfully cheerful women in a green that now felt cloying, bordering on cruel.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Honey scent does not have to read as cloying, even on hot days.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Charles Brooks admitted to retrieving and loading a handgun and chambering a round before trying to separate the two women, the news release stated.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Verb
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In fact, the promotion is packing the first hour with marquee matches again for this premium live event.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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For on-device AI, Apple is currently packing more RAM into each phone.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Verb
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This trendy counter-style eatery is great for a quick, fulfilling lunch or an out-of-the-box happy hour.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Regardless of the specific age goal, planning for financial security, health, and social connections is crucial for a fulfilling long life.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Judge rules the federal government cannot block SNAP benefits from buying candy, soda and other sugary drinks, invalidating restrictions in 23 states.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Verb
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At their core, Rush were always about glorious musical excess, routinely cramming more riffs and time signatures into single songs than some bands managed on entire albums.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2026
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The two stayed up late into the night Monday, cramming information on each candidate.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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How the technologies work A battery EV is charged by plugging into the electricity grid.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The 29-year-old Barcelona star frequently dropped deeper into the back line and formed a back five when the Netherlands were out of possession, plugging gaps to allow the centre-backs to shuffle across to defend wide areas or have a free run when defending aerial balls into the box.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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“Filling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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