1
as in to load
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in to plug
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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as in to fulfill
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 fill
Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The family would have to fill buckets at a neighbor's house to use for drinking and taking a bath.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Snag it with a down or polyester fill, which is suitable for those with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Arctic cruise packages for summer 2026 are already on sale, but summer 2027 ships are also filling up fast with new ports and destinations open to guests (like the Canadian Arctic provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador).
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The family would have to fill buckets at a neighbor's house to use for drinking and taking a bath.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
One fill of the fuel tank should be good for about 40 minutes of flight time.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Snag it with a down or polyester fill, which is suitable for those with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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But if the government doesn't reopen soon, these cards will not be loaded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Three Jays pushed runs across with the bases loaded in the sixth.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prisoners tend to use more due to flushing various items and, often, intentionally plugging toilets and overflowing them, according to industry publication Correctional News.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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Use caulk to plug openings around windows, doors, and utility pipes entering your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The experiment discovered that AI could fulfill this role quite well.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result of the deal, LSU may need to fulfill the $54 million buyout.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its corner ties secures it to your duvet cover and the box stitching ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reinvented in luxe materials and refreshed with more durable memory foam filling, beanbag chairs are regaining relevance, like in the family room of this Indianapolis Tudor home.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swain agreed and boarded the red-eye to Heathrow toting a bulging roller suitcase packed full of financials.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Be sure to pack them in a secure zippered toiletry bag with dedicated compartments, too.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the same appellate department unanimously reversed a similar decision by Walsh, who had refused a family’s request to seal name change records for their 13-year-old trans child.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
3 Nov. 2025
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Needing a first down to seal the game, McCarthy found Jalen Nailor for a 16-yard gain to convert on a high-pressure third down that allowed the Vikings to take a knee and run out the rest of the clock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Listeria found in a packing facility caused a recall of peaches sold by the nation’s largest grocers, including Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Target and Food Lion.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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How Facebook became a digital village for parents For parents, especially those who didn’t attend college themselves or are sending their kids to school far from home, these groups can be a lifesaver for troubleshooting advice on everything from apartment leases to packing lists.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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