as in packed
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
filled baskets of every variety of apple were available at the farmers' market
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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as in plugged
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 fulfilled
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 filled
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
There are 160,000 positions, 88% filled by women.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Among them was the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, creating a power vacuum largely filled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a powerful paramilitary, political and economic group.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Her Instagram page is filled with posts using Swift’s music and hashtags like #LifeOfAShowgirl and #TS12.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Silly Silly Fun Boy is filled with satisfying faux exasperation.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The show, which puts a funny twist on the classic tale of Dracula, is filled with comedy and romance, and that romance can be seen both onstage and off.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those jobs would be filled by other workers, very often earning higher wages.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The neighbor said the party house’s yard was filled with cars, people came and went, and loud music boomed.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
To wind down your trip, grab a seat at this bar, which is usually filled with locals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
There are 160,000 positions, 88% filled by women.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Among them was the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, creating a power vacuum largely filled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a powerful paramilitary, political and economic group.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Her Instagram page is filled with posts using Swift’s music and hashtags like #LifeOfAShowgirl and #TS12.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Silly Silly Fun Boy is filled with satisfying faux exasperation.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The show, which puts a funny twist on the classic tale of Dracula, is filled with comedy and romance, and that romance can be seen both onstage and off.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In most cases, those jobs would be filled by other workers, very often earning higher wages.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
The neighbor said the party house’s yard was filled with cars, people came and went, and loud music boomed.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled
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Sets by Illenium, Steve Aoki, BZRP, Vintage Culture, Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, Major Lazer and others highlight a night defined by big production and packed audiences.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Videos on the Instagram page for the restaurant show a packed establishment late at night with young people having fun and drinking, with a long line outside.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Braves loaded the bases with one away.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning to continue his dazzling start and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 win against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Will Smith, the veteran backstop, is plugged into the pitching staff as well as the lineup.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That was how the Celtics plugged their final roster opening in each of the last two seasons, converting center Neemias Queta’s two-way contract in 2024 and doing the same with guard JD Davison last year.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While Nordstrom curates its assortment, some beauty brands like Haruharu Wonder may be fulfilled by third-party sellers.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Again, all outstanding contracts will be fulfilled.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rori Harmon triple-double watch Harmon stuffed the stat sheet in the team’s Sweet 16 win over Kentucky and did more of the same against Michigan.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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At least 33 bodies — including children and dismembered remains stuffed in sacks — were unearthed from a mass grave in western Kenya on Thursday, raising questions about whether the corpses were secretly moved from a hospital morgue.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ambria Britt, who has multiple sclerosis and cannot stand for long periods, was forced to pay a stranger to push her wheelchair through the jammed line.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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His vehicle, loaded with explosives, caught fire and was jammed in the hallway, leading to Ghazali killing himself.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The walls of that living room, crammed with books, were two stories high.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Paris — Anyone visiting Paris just over a decade ago would doubtless have been charmed by the city’s timeless attractions — brasseries serving delicious food, museums crammed with famous works of art, boulevards of chic stores — all overlooked by the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower.—
Lisa Courbebaisse,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Filled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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