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
Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
When filling pots or seed trays with the seed starting mix, stop ½ to 1 inch below the top of the vessel.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Spotify helps ensure rooms are not only filled, but filled with true fans.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
When filling pots or seed trays with the seed starting mix, stop ½ to 1 inch below the top of the vessel.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Ballots from Georgia's 2020 election are loaded by the FBI onto trucks at the Fulton County Election Hub on Wednesday.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once freed from the garbage, she was loaded onto a stretcher and brought to the aquarium.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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With pressure growing on many African governments to deliver everything from health programs to infrastructure projects, who will plug the gaps?—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The group's creators plugged six star hopefuls, mostly American but representing different ethnic backgrounds, into HYBE's trainee system, with the express purpose of promoting them in the American market.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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Griot is a West African term for an oral historian and storyteller, a role many saw Bullock fulfilling.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The company had touted the service’s ability to cut the retailer’s delivery times by fulfilling closer to the consumer.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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For something even more filling, ossobuco is also a very popular dish in Northern Italy that can be made into small bites for an après-ski party.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Strips of lemon and orange zest perfume batters and fillings with their invigorating essential oils.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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Her dreams of late had all been like this, trying to pack without a bag or leave the house without her keys, trying to read without her contacts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Replete with fast cars, boats, guns, explosions and huge vaults, the teaser packs a lot into 90 seconds.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Acuff had missed a pair of free throws with Arkansas leading 84-81 with 31 seconds remaining before making 1 of 2 to seal the game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Apply weatherstripping and caulk to seal gaps and cracks around doors and windows.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our top overall pick is the Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo Bar, which satisfied both straight- and curly-haired testers.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lunar Sheen Utility Mid-rise Pants At just $21, the Lunar Sheen Utility Mid-rise Pants are a must-add to every packing list for their year-round versatility, adjustable fit, relaxed shape, and lightweight crinkle texture that can easily fold down into any suitcase.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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