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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
As cities age, their cemeteries fill up.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Open since 1951, this is the kind of place where folks from all walks of life come to get their fill.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
But then, a tribe swap happened and Jason was stuck on a new Hina tribe filled with Uli members, putting him and Matt Williams on the wrong side of the numbers.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
As cities age, their cemeteries fill up.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Facilities like Sankofa and Nova House help those recovering from addiction fill their time with activities that distract them from the urge to use.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Open since 1951, this is the kind of place where folks from all walks of life come to get their fill.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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To get started, simply load your disc, select an output format, adjust any settings as needed, and then press Start.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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Suitcases were being loaded as well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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So the Chargers brought aboard Bobby Hart just last week and plugged him in at right tackle.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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The plug-and-play unit aims to capture late-’70s/early-’80s charm without the quirks of having to deal with vintage hardware.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Each formation has its own strengths and weaknesses, and can vary significantly depending on the roles a manager is asking their players to fulfil.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are fulfilling a commitment that was originally scheduled during Charles' visit to Rome in April.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The pillows are also resistant to shifting and lumping, so the filling will remain evenly balanced, providing a reliably cozy place to rest your head every night.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cucumber water isn’t just a refreshing spa drink; it’s also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that can boost your health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Canned Salmon Canned salmon is a protein-rich food that’s packed with omega-3 fats, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Finally, wrap rolled up rugs in plastic and seal valuable clothing in tight plastic bags or bins.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later, when cracks emerged after construction started and the cement had been poured, consultants who recommended covering the façade with a rubbery coating to seal the cracks were similarly dismissed.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are some items that are staples of any cruise vacation packing lists, from sunscreen to swimsuits to a passport.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Compression packing cubes, in particular, are critical for saving space and flattening clothes as much as possible.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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With its 85-liter interior, the large litter box also boasts plenty of room, so your cat won’t feel crammed while using it.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blanton says detainees were routinely denied their medication and were crammed into overcrowded cells.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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