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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
All of this was done with Tyrod Taylor at quarterback, who filled for starter Justin Fields.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
In time, turnover rises, time-to-fill stretches, and institutional knowledge leaks as veterans move on.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Perhaps Gad will fill a furry hole in the heart of the film.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
All of this was done with Tyrod Taylor at quarterback, who filled for starter Justin Fields.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Quince Airy Gauze Dream Quilt is made of breathable 100 percent cotton, has a lightweight fill, and uses multiple thin layers of fabric to create the ideal weight for year-round rest.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
In time, turnover rises, time-to-fill stretches, and institutional knowledge leaks as veterans move on.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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When Harrison loaded the bases and gave up an RBI single and two-run double, Cora could wait no longer.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Morgan Wallen is locked and loaded in a new teaser for Battlefield 6.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result, certain high-wattage appliances and devices should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet to avoid overloading the power strip.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Even younger crossover acts like the Marías are leaning into the circuit, plugging into festivals and city stops once seen as add-ons but now treated as essential anchors of their global strategy.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Among them is harnessing what is sometimes referred to as clean heat, which means fulfilling the supply chain’s thermal energy needs with renewable sources such as wind and solar.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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In January, the TPSF fulfilled a $25 million funding commitment to Velocity Elevate LP.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hostess confirmed this week that Suzy Q’s, the iconic devil's food cake sandwiches stuffed with white crème filling, have returned to stores.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bake in oven until crust is golden brown and jam filling is bubbling up around sides, 45 to 50 minutes.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nordstrom’s cold-weather section is packed with markdowns on must-have seasonal pieces, from stylish outerwear to versatile jeans.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In reality, many of these foods are nutrient-packed and can support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Foden received, swept it to Nunes, and the right-back’s cross went in off Esteve to seal the match.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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But Henley recovered remarkably, sticking his approach shot 10 feet from the hole and seeming to seal a victory in the match.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This 35-liter backpack can expand by nearly two inches, and increases its packing space by an additional 5 liters.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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That means creative packing, while also keeping things as lightweight as possible to stay mobile.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The decision not only mitigated against jet lag but allowed players to spend the first week on the course, perfecting their pairing strategies, rather than cramming too much time into the days immediately before play started, where media commitments are at their height.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The classic diner serves huge portions of affordable fare that tastes like your grandmother made it, including stacks of pancakes slathered in butter and maple syrup and omelets crammed with fresh ingredients.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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