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
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Subway has revealed its Fresh Fit Menu will return to stores later this month, with four sandwiches filled with at least 20 grams of protein and less than 500 calories.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Max Muncy has had his fill of watching baseball.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Olsen estimates about 700-800 customers pile in to gleefully dig their silver shovels into the bins, filling their paper bags to the brim.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Subway has revealed its Fresh Fit Menu will return to stores later this month, with four sandwiches filled with at least 20 grams of protein and less than 500 calories.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dimmable, three-tone fill-light on tracker module.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Max Muncy has had his fill of watching baseball.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Families can load children into front boxes, while those less comfortable with long distances can rely on electric assistance.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ben Rice’s ground-rule double and a walk to Aaron Judge loaded the bases in the first, and Cody Bellinger’s sacrifice fly gave New York an instant 1-0 lead.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Mets, under David Stearns, went big on bullpen help and counted on their farm system to plug a fragile rotation.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to plug any possible leaks (but clearly not having learned any lessons), the CIA orders everyone associated with Outcome killed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Liberation from time and pruning through mass dishwasher ownership is a dream that remainsonly partly fulfilled.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Half of Walmart’s online orders are fulfilled from stores, with the rest coming from Walmart warehouses and seller warehouses.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Topped with slices of baguette and plenty of cheese, this classic soup is hearty and filling.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Another metaphor is packing a moving truck.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Follow immediately with the second pad, packed with retinol and antioxidants to boost collagen and calm the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Browning went on to lead the Bengals to a comeback win, diving into the end zone with just seconds left in the fourth quarter to seal a 31-27 victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As the consequences of permanent records became clear—blocking access to jobs, housing, and education—states began experimenting with mechanisms to seal or expunge certain convictions, usually for first-time or juvenile offenders.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From belt bags to leather wallets, these are the accessories your packing list has been missing.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The NewKids were so smart, right out of their eggshell packing!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of stripping your skin, the new technology does the opposite, cramming nourishers and moisturizing ingredients into microscopic nano-size droplets that nudge themselves into the nooks and crannies of your skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The approach to town is via a narrow, curly and sometimes vehicle-crammed mountain road.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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