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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
But while the podcast was filled with laughs, Scott’s response to it was less humorous.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Known for his range, wild fills and scene-stealing stage presence, Burke remained with the band through his career.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Today, the colonial-era port Nelson's Dockyard is a UNESCO World Heritage Site complete with two boutique hotels, a museum, local craft shops, cafes and restaurants, and a marina filled with everything from stately sloops to gaudy megayachts.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
But while the podcast was filled with laughs, Scott’s response to it was less humorous.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
Roger and Kenney have had their fill of each other.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Known for his range, wild fills and scene-stealing stage presence, Burke remained with the band through his career.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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That was followed by a single from Freddie Freeman, who hit a ground ball that Olson failed to snare at first base, and a walk to Teoscar Hernández, loading the bases with one out.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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She's seen meeting with fellow criminals and loading a gun in the teaser.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Long battery life also means you won't be plugged into an outlet for long, freeing you up to commute and travel.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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House Republicans are moving to plug at least part of that deepening hole with new fees.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The house not only supplied the actresses with clothes, jewelry, accessories and makeup, but also provided a portion of the budget to allow director Olivier Assayas to fulfill his dream of shooting the movie on 35-mm film instead of digitally.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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But the recent tariff cut has given them a chance to ramp up shipments from China and restock their warehouses and fulfill existing orders, supply chain experts say.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Its 100 percent cotton batting is secured by decorative stitching, which adds texture and ensures the filling remains evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Coming up this fall—Ferrero Rocher chocolate squares, which is an iteration of the classic chocolate shell with a creamy filling in Milk Hazelnut, Dark Hazelnut, White Hazelnut, and Caramel Hazelnut varieties.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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The grip also packs a 2,300 mAh battery inside to give the phone extra juice.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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At a court appearance on Saturday, Hamilton County sheriff's deputies packed the courtroom in support of the fallen deputy, according to ABC Cincinnati affiliate WCPO.—
Victoria Arancio,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
Verb
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But in the shadows, Judas makes a deal that seals both their fates.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Rich Brown Decking and Fences Regularly staining and sealing wood decks and fences around your property is part of the general upkeep.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Last fall the exhibition arrived at the Fort Lauderdale museum in 31 packing crates from the foundation’s warehouse in Switzerland.—
Joseph B. Treaster,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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They were bullied, beaten, humiliated, tortured and shot, with productive laborers crammed on top of one another in the dirty stone barracks—separately from the Jewish prisoners, whose numbers grew ever larger.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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From a purely materialistic point of view, becoming a parent means transitioning into an existence crammed with a mind-boggling amount of stuff—stuff to acquire, assemble and incorporate into your (increasingly hectic) daily routine.—
Darryn King,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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