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
Christina Coulter, People.com, 22 June 2025
But hikers along country trails will often encounter the sweet scent of the flowers as their fragrance fills the air, competing with the fresh perfume of pines or lilacs.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
This pillow also specifically resists clumping due to the double types of fill.
—Christopher Murray
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Verb
Days later, her dismembered body was discovered in a rental home in rural Tai Po, outfitted with a meat grinder, electric saw and soup pots filled with human remains, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 22 June 2025
But hikers along country trails will often encounter the sweet scent of the flowers as their fragrance fills the air, competing with the fresh perfume of pines or lilacs.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
Noun
This 10-year-old whisky was initially put into first fill (75 percent) and second fill (25 percent) bourbon barrels in 2013.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
This pillow also specifically resists clumping due to the double types of fill.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
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Verb
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Over the course of a year, the U.S. company imports thousands of pounds of these bearings, paying a tariff each time a batch of them is loaded off a container ship.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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That's why this bill is loaded up with priorities of GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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The software is plugged into the brand’s website to observe, in real time, which specific pages are being crawled the most.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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If that doesn’t work, surgery to plug a certain part of your inner ear may also be an option.—
Rachel Nall,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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The analyst pointed to Gildan's sourcing in South America as a potential way for the company to pay a less than 10% tariff on goods coming into the U.S. Companies could choose to partner with Gildan as a result, in order to fulfill production needs, the analyst said.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Many buyers are turning to other automakers to fulfill their electric vehicle (EV) desires.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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They are made in the U.S. with high-quality materials including cotton bouclé, genuine cowhide leather, velvet, an organic kapok filling and healing crystals.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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For the nut filling, mix sugar, water and lemon juice in a pan.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Your hands/fingers are enough, no need to really pack it down with a measuring cup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Look for air leaks — such as windows, baseboards and doors — and seal them to keep cool air in and hot air outside.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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The block set up Irving’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 53 seconds left to seal the Cavaliers’ overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to win the championship, ending a 52-year title drought for major pro sports teams in Cleveland.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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There's no doubt whoever comes out of this liberal rat race will be sent packing when Iowans re-elect America First fighter Mariannette Miller-Meeks next fall.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Leavenworth-a-Lago: Now that those once-secret documents have been removed from bathrooms and closets, the private club should have a little extra space in which to cram undocumented migrants, who could also be pulled into service as caddies.—
Bob Morris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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When the novel begins, Alba, Stanley, and Drew, the remaining crew of the Audition, are trapped throughout the ship—one crammed into a hallway, another wedged between the floor and ceiling of a basketball court.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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