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
Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Set the mood for an intimate celebration at a table filled with candlelight.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
An intimate, convivial setting for eating your fill and finishing off a few bottles of biodynamic wines recommended by Rocco.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The result is a stellar remnant with a mass between one and two times the mass of the sun, filled with neutron-rich matter crammed into a width of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Set the mood for an intimate celebration at a table filled with candlelight.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Gemini draws from their Google Photos of their old and new homes and uses generative fill to suggest possibilities.
—Sarah Whitten,sara Salinas,sarah Jackson,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
An intimate, convivial setting for eating your fill and finishing off a few bottles of biodynamic wines recommended by Rocco.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 6 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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McCant seeks to plug several of those informational gaps in a follow-up memo released Thursday that explains apparent numerical discrepancies and discloses outcomes of specific complaints her office received.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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The nurse checked all your bells and whistles and plugged notes into your chart before noticing that the tape holding your breathing machine in place needed adjusting.—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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This mixture has it all to fulfill both salty cravings and a sweet tooth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As part of a childless couple himself, Zigmont saw a gap that needed filling.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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As for the best filling, that’s completely up to you.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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This dish is packed with ground beef, veggies, cheesy hash browns, and cornflakes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bottles ship for free and are packed on ice to protect the concentrate’s flavor.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maxi Kleber scored and Reaves made two free throws to help seal the win for the Lakers (32-19).—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Food-grade mineral oil or a butcher block conditioner helps seal the wood and maintain its rich, natural color.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The marketing department came up with a tale to satisfy their curiosity.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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There's no way to satisfy all of us with all of our ideas.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Under $100 The SwissGear Sion 21-inch Softside Luggage combines expandable packing with smooth, 360‑degree wheels that make long airport terminals easier to tolerate.—
Brandon Schultz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Currently, the food bank has two interns who attend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder and started off working in the packing area of the food bank’s new Aurora facility before moving into the kitchen, Knight said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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