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
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, a 700 fill power, like the Quince down pillow, means that one ounce of the down will fill 700 cubic inches.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
First, fill the tub with warm water and dissolve one tablet, or one-half tablet for sinks.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, a 700 fill power, like the Quince down pillow, means that one ounce of the down will fill 700 cubic inches.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Before long, it was loaded up with 100 whistles and placed on the front counter.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the two front-runners are loading up.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Still, this isn’t universal plug-and-play for every legacy system.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Daley quickly used much of the money to plug budget gaps.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Androw, owner of E & D Pizza in Avon and a leader on the national pizza scene is known for using pizza for good causes from hunger to fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill children.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Amazon distribution center in Stone Mountain is preparing to fulfill thousands of orders for Cyber Monday.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everything in this recipe is made with love, from the tomato sauce to the filling which is tenderly wrapped in the softened cabbage leaves.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even just insulating the building so that the temperature stays constant (and so 100-decibel sound levels don’t dislodge all the neighbors’ fillings) may require a second layer of glass walls at either end.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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During their journey, thousands of people came out to greet the monks, who were welcomed into communities, churches and state capitols as streets were packed with well-wishers and police officers.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Of course the main lobby restaurant, Le Jardin, which has icy buckets chilling wine and the near-constant scent of truffles in the air during its 24-hour service, is always packed.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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AllenCo, the site’s operator since 2009, repeatedly flouted environmental regulations and defied state orders to permanently seal its wells.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Roman concrete, for instance, could repair its own cracks thanks to lime clasts, which react with water to seal fractures.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Breakfast Habits to Boost Your Energy Fortunately, several delicious and nutritious breakfast habits can boost energy levels and satisfy your cravings.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pizza fans can find casual, satisfying slices at Mezza Luna Pizza, which offers a relaxed, counter-service experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The system is designed to handle complex, flexible warehouse tasks such as picking, box handling, packing, and inspection—areas that have traditionally relied on human labor.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Best Sneaker and Walking Shoe Deals One of my biggest packing struggles is choosing between a durable workout sneaker for all-day comfort or a sleeker pair that can work for brunch or dinner.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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