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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3
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
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Underscoring the gravity of the moment, Democratic senators filled the Senate chamber and sat at their desks as the voting got underway.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Mark the area extending the fill area about six inches on every side.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Crispy, golden bunuelos filled with mushroom pate.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Underscoring the gravity of the moment, Democratic senators filled the Senate chamber and sat at their desks as the voting got underway.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The sleepsuit shell and lining are made with 100% cotton and the fill is made with 100% polyester.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Mark the area extending the fill area about six inches on every side.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Its still waiting to load up and head to Bangladesh.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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A little more than two weeks later, Nguyen and her family were loaded on a plane, landing eventually in Southern California.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
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For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, reserves that have been used to plug financing gaps in recent years have largely dried up, in part because fee-paying visits to the cathedral's towers and treasury couldn't take place for long periods during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many scientists, however, question whether the NIH can still fulfill its public mission.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Christine describes a calm, easy, fulfilling, and passionate love.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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The alternative asset management company allowed investors to withdraw nearly 8% of its BCRED private credit fund, according to a Monday filling.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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With this recipe, the whole family can enjoy the flavors of Buffalo wings in the form of a hearty casserole that makes a filling dinner.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Those warheads typically carry 30 kg to 50 kg of explosives and can pack a punch, particularly when used in large swarms, with advanced versions capable of a range of up to 1,200 miles.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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De Paul had a great chance to seal the win in stoppage time but shanked an open-net opportunity over the crossbar.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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None were more notable than Biel’s 68th-minute goal off a slithering cross from Liel Abada, and then Biel’s stoppage-time goal to seal it.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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When curating her fashion month packing list, Vergara ensured an elegant slip dress made the cut.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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These shoes are also great for travel, as they’re intelligently designed to collapse flat for easy packing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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