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
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Upon its completion, Sagefield will include 325,000-square-foot of space that will be filled with market boutiques and popular brands, officials said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
With only three players returning significant minutes, the Bears are leaning heavily on transfers and freshmen to bring energy and fill gaps.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The photographer snaps pictures as someone brings in a giant tank, wrapped in a trash bag, filled with nitrous oxide.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Upon its completion, Sagefield will include 325,000-square-foot of space that will be filled with market boutiques and popular brands, officials said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
The scent of smoke and the rhythm of song fill what silence the storm left behind.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
With only three players returning significant minutes, the Bears are leaning heavily on transfers and freshmen to bring energy and fill gaps.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Sanford jarred the ball loose as Zollers was loading up to pass, and the ball caromed to A&M’s Dalton Brooks virtually in stride behind Zollers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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The seller will load the grating for transport, but won't secure the load.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Instead, the shotgun approach keeps SNL plugged into the political conversation in a way that suits a politician with zero chill or focus.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
9 Nov. 2025
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Up front, senior Kahlil Williams and junior Rico Henderson plugged up the middle of the line, while junior Ben Rink and sophomore Lucas Lawson brought athleticism to the defensive end positions that Skyline couldn’t match.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That means giving back, informally, to fulfill teachers’ wish lists and with the Eagles Autism Foundation.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The TrumpRx website is expected to launch sometime in 2026, and would take consumers to pharmaceutical companies' direct-to-consumer websites to fulfill orders.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Public health advocates are also pushing to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists, mid-level providers who can perform fillings and extractions under supervision.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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When an autopsy found lead pellets in his face, the sheriff said these might be dental fillings.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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These under-$30 advent calendars pack plenty of festive fun.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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State police noticed the trailer wasn't sealed and Singh indicated the seal was inside the cab.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Check ducts for leaks and seal with proper materials.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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After 60+ years of traveling, Trudi and Harvey Feinman have become experts in packing and more.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fill it to the brim, zip it up, then press down on the lid to activate an internal compression system that locks everything tightly in place, giving you up to 25% more packing capacity.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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