fill the gaps
idiom
: to add what is need to something to make it complete
He's trying to fill the gaps in his CD collection.
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But many of these candidates argue that amid the administration’s attacks, voters will want to support scientifically minded politicians who can help fill the gaps in expertise that the nation’s leaders have left.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Louisville's Metro United Way is joining local organizations in helping fill the gaps for Kentuckians that rely on Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Some companies, businesses and religious groups are pitching in to fill the gaps in assistance.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Many schools will lean on existing programs to help fill the gaps in after-school and weekend meals and may ramp up efforts to serve free breakfast.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Louisville's Metro United Way is joining local organizations in helping fill the gaps for Kentuckians that rely on Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Some companies, businesses and religious groups are pitching in to fill the gaps in assistance.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Many schools will lean on existing programs to help fill the gaps in after-school and weekend meals and may ramp up efforts to serve free breakfast.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fill the gaps
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“Fill the gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fill%20the%20gaps. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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