filled in; filling in; fills in
1
: to enrich (something, such as a design) with detail
2
: to give necessary or recently acquired information to
I'll fill you in
: to fill a vacancy usually temporarily
interns filled in for regular staffers
Synonyms
Examples of fill-in in a Sentence
Verb
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
Recent Examples on the Web
Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Practice squad fullback Jason Cabinda also can play as a fill-in tight end.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2024
Garner, who was a last-minute fill-in speaker to replace Laura Dern and Don Cheadle Thursday, could not have been more proud to have worked with and grown close to her costar.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
At the time of the reshuffling announcement, MSNBC noted its intention to keep Hasan on as an analyst and fill-in host.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 14 Jan. 2024
The network had announced in November that Hasan would lose his weekly show after three years but would remain as an analyst and fill-in anchor.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
Zack Moss Position: Running back Age: 26 2023 salary cap hit: $1.15 million
With the Colts: Moss has been an able fill-in when Jonathan Taylor has missed time with injuries.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
Even in places where fill-in programming performed reasonably well, the gaps are noticeable.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023
Fox News has promoted Gillian Turner to anchor and state department and foreign policy correspondent.
Turner, who joined Fox News in 2014 and has worked as a correspondent and fill-in anchor since 2018, will now cover international and domestic issues at the State Department.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023
Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Counting the bullpen game that filled in for him Wednesday and Daulton Jefferies’ spot start in the fourth game of the season, the Giants fell to 0-5 in those contests.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Now, the United Nations has taken a first step toward filling in these data gaps with the latest installment of its periodic report on e-waste around the world.
—Maddie Stone / Grist, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
At its core, the technology involves capturing an actor’s movements and expressions via high-tech sensors, at which point visual effects artists fill in the rest, turning the performers into mythical creatures and animals without requiring the use of makeup and prosthetics.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Fortune writer Trey Williams here, filling in for Ruth.
—Trey Williams, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Because Daley called out, toll booth attendant Megan Russo, 43, filled in.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The old pool was filled in with concrete to make way for more apartments.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
If your print needs a little bit of touching up, some water and a paintbrush can often do the trick of filling in accidental holes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Noun
The laser instrument appeared to serve as a suitable fill-in, and everything appeared to be working until the spacecraft went silent for several minutes.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Practice squad fullback Jason Cabinda also can play as a fill-in tight end.
—Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2024
Garner, who was a last-minute fill-in speaker to replace Laura Dern and Don Cheadle Thursday, could not have been more proud to have worked with and grown close to her costar.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
At the time of the reshuffling announcement, MSNBC noted its intention to keep Hasan on as an analyst and fill-in host.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 14 Jan. 2024
The network had announced in November that Hasan would lose his weekly show after three years but would remain as an analyst and fill-in anchor.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
Zack Moss Position: Running back Age: 26 2023 salary cap hit: $1.15 million
With the Colts: Moss has been an able fill-in when Jonathan Taylor has missed time with injuries.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
Even in places where fill-in programming performed reasonably well, the gaps are noticeable.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023
Fox News has promoted Gillian Turner to anchor and state department and foreign policy correspondent.
Turner, who joined Fox News in 2014 and has worked as a correspondent and fill-in anchor since 2018, will now cover international and domestic issues at the State Department.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023
Verb
From form-fitting skinny jeans to flowy, tiered maxi dresses, there are a variety of styles that will fill in your style gaps and pull you out of a fashion rut.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Counting the bullpen game that filled in for him Wednesday and Daulton Jefferies’ spot start in the fourth game of the season, the Giants fell to 0-5 in those contests.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Now, the United Nations has taken a first step toward filling in these data gaps with the latest installment of its periodic report on e-waste around the world.
—Maddie Stone / Grist, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
At its core, the technology involves capturing an actor’s movements and expressions via high-tech sensors, at which point visual effects artists fill in the rest, turning the performers into mythical creatures and animals without requiring the use of makeup and prosthetics.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Fortune writer Trey Williams here, filling in for Ruth.
—Trey Williams, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Because Daley called out, toll booth attendant Megan Russo, 43, filled in.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The old pool was filled in with concrete to make way for more apartments.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
If your print needs a little bit of touching up, some water and a paintbrush can often do the trick of filling in accidental holes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
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