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
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Corner locations that allow customers to easily enter, fill up and exit easily attract more drivers and allow businesses to then raise their prices without driving away customers.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Ed Silverman, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Their cotton cover has a 250 thread count, while the 100% polyester fill gives them a plush feel.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
In her concession statement, McDonnell said her campaign had been to provide Republican voters with a choice to fill the open seat, thanking her supporters.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Corner locations that allow customers to easily enter, fill up and exit easily attract more drivers and allow businesses to then raise their prices without driving away customers.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Their cotton cover has a 250 thread count, while the 100% polyester fill gives them a plush feel.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Nick Castellanos flied out to center with the bases loaded to end the eighth in his Padres debut.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the song in expert hands, Dave Meyer, the commercial’s director, asked to add other off-kilter elements, including a plotline about Nickelback and Megan stealing new Cheetos from a vault and loading them on to a giant truck that would also serve as their escape vehicle.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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High oil prices are boosting the Kremlin’s coffers, helping plug a hole in its federal budget and sustain the war effort in Ukraine.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Today, a similar community effort — donations and grants to plug financial holes each year — keeps it afloat.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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The agency is struggling to fulfill key parts of its public health mission, as waves of cutbacks, uncertainty in the workforce and a leadership vacuum have taken a toll.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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The band had been on a hiatus of more than three years because some members needed to fulfill their mandatory military service.—
Cynthia Kim,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, a small cavity that needs a quick filling might cost $200.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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This warmer weather refresh of chicken and biscuits shakes up both the filling and topping for a lighter and brighter take on the classic.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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People who like luscious heritage hotels packed to the rafters with stories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and business owners packed city hall to ask questions about what could happen to the area if the city's operations are turned over to Paulding County—a move mandated by SB 630.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Huff then missed both free throws to seal the bizarre ending.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Both Banda and Funderburk retired two batters, Orze pitched 1⅓ scoreless frames, and Sands and Topa each threw a scoreless inning to seal the win.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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That explanation did not satisfy the project’s critics.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keown added that restaurants are offering multiple types of pizza to satisfy a growing range of customer demands.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This travel humidifier uses a standard water bottle as its reservoir, which cuts down on its weight to make packing easier.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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This comprehensive travel system includes three packing cubes and a 17-inch laptop sleeve to organize all your belongings.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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