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fill

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noun

as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something we ripped the tag off years ago, so we have no idea what the fill in that pillow is

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Recent Examples of fill
Verb
These special relationships can be filled with everything from fun and joy to cruel pranks and teasing. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025 The crowd was filled with more Canadiens jerseys than usual, perhaps because so many Toronto fans had dumped their tickets to stay home and watch baseball. James Mirtle, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
That cooperation starts with a second layer of pressure that requires the other two forwards to take away passing options and fill gaps. Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 According to the brand, the bourbon was distilled in 2014 and 2015, initially aged in new charred oak, and then transferred to first-fill and second-fill port barrels for a total of up to three years of secondary maturation. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
  • The process involved manufacturing the alloy samples to precise specifications and then meticulously loading them into protective capsules.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Buntin said that if open enrollment begins and these subsidies are not approved and loaded into the enrollment systems, people are likely to see their premiums go up.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This lunation might highlight what you’ve been hustling for since March — where the financial wins are real and where leaks still need plugging.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
  • They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For the previous two games in this National League Division Series, the Dodgers had fulfilled the task that kept their coaches and staff up late at night.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Yeah, but again, so fulfilling creatively.
    Vogue, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But that filling also could be eggs, bacon and cheese.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
  • For filling, in a small bowl stir together brown sugar and cinnamon.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The field, as always in this category, is packed with cast albums from both new shows and revivals; from Broadway, off-Broadway and London’s West End, in addition to some studio cast recordings.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Why Avocados Are Great for a Diabetes-Friendly Diet Avocados are packed with monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, and nutrients like riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.
    Lauren Manaker MS, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass, and seal outside wall openings.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The American fired a powerful backhand return winner to seal the victory, collapsing to the ground in delight.
    Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If your travel wish list includes a new pair of walking shoes, a sleek luggage set, or compression packing cubes, now is the perfect time to start your shopping spree and save up to 76 percent.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Check In Pull back the packing material and check tubers every couple of weeks.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Nutribullet Ultra crams a 1200-watt motor into its rather slim casing; that’s double the wattage of the Nutribullet Pro blender that’s a step down.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Use your backpack or your sleeping bag crammed into its compression sack beneath your forearms.
    Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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