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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3
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
Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
The gaming community was hit with another delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier this year and that means those who were hoping to spend the fall months stealing cars and evading the police are needing something to fill that void.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Like other Chiefs fans, Bates has had his fill of doomsday talk about the Chiefs following their 40-22 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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Verb
Democrats will create a screening panel to recommend someone to fill his seat in the interim.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
The gaming community was hit with another delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier this year and that means those who were hoping to spend the fall months stealing cars and evading the police are needing something to fill that void.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
During this time of year -- the peak of summer -- corn is at the peak of production maturity, where pollination is happening and grain fill begins, which causes the corn to sweat more efficiently.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Like other Chiefs fans, Bates has had his fill of doomsday talk about the Chiefs following their 40-22 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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The material, weighing over 1,000 pounds, was loaded onto two trucks and driven into neighboring Azerbaijan.—
Yossi Melman,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Map yourself against the skills matrix of your dream board and plug holes quickly.—
Marie Holive,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Before the series ended, Radziwill plugged her upcoming appearance on CNN's upcoming three-part documentary American Prince about her cousin, John F. Kennedy, Jr.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The property also has two pools, a tennis court and a $1 million geothermal heating system and concealed solar field, which allows the estate to fulfill its own energy needs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Observers say Trump's desire for the Nobel Peace Prize looms large over the summit with Putin, as the president looks to fulfill a campaign promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The fillings are seemingly endless and every flavor's better than the last.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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More than ten miles away, in the atomic strike plane, bits of strange new matter stopped and radiated inside the fillings of the captain’s teeth.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The courtroom has been packed with relatives of the victims and political observers, including members of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters, who have previously called for the farm to be shut down, BBC reported.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The accompanying clip shows row upon row of flower arrangements arrayed on the floor after BID workers carefully removed them from the bridge and packed them in plastic bins.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After impaling Laurel in a fit of rage, Tyler has sealed his own fate.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the court ultimately ruled to keep the depositions sealed.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bin was filled partway with Styrofoam packing beads.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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Then, the system can optimize storage layouts so these high-frequency item clusters are co-located and positioned closer to packing stations and with pick-paths designed for minimal travel time. 3.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The few health centers and nutrition treatment centers that are still functioning are crammed with people as cholera cases continue to climb.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Halle hunched nervously between the runners as we were crammed together at the start line.—
Ula Chrobak,
Outside,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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