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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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
Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
When filling pots or seed trays with the seed starting mix, stop ½ to 1 inch below the top of the vessel.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Spotify helps ensure rooms are not only filled, but filled with true fans.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
When filling pots or seed trays with the seed starting mix, stop ½ to 1 inch below the top of the vessel.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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The birds get loaded underneath the tarp like that, squat cages stacked one on top of the other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The user fills the tumbler with water and ice, fits the tumbler with the Ecoldbrew machine, loads the bean hopper (capacity 25 g) with whole beans, uses the rotary dial to set their preferred grind, and enters the brew time on the LED touchscreen.—
Shirl Leigh
January 22,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2026
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The budget request comes as lawmakers make cuts to programs like Medicaid to plug a $400 million hole in this year's budget and $850 million shortfall next year.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fields is viewed as a plug-and-play replacement for All-Big 12 safety Bud Clark, one of the best defenders in program history.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Griot is a West African term for an oral historian and storyteller, a role many saw Bullock fulfilling.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The company had touted the service’s ability to cut the retailer’s delivery times by fulfilling closer to the consumer.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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For something even more filling, ossobuco is also a very popular dish in Northern Italy that can be made into small bites for an après-ski party.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Strips of lemon and orange zest perfume batters and fillings with their invigorating essential oils.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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Her dreams of late had all been like this, trying to pack without a bag or leave the house without her keys, trying to read without her contacts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Replete with fast cars, boats, guns, explosions and huge vaults, the teaser packs a lot into 90 seconds.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Acuff had missed a pair of free throws with Arkansas leading 84-81 with 31 seconds remaining before making 1 of 2 to seal the game.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Apply weatherstripping and caulk to seal gaps and cracks around doors and windows.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Our top overall pick is the Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo Bar, which satisfied both straight- and curly-haired testers.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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Travel experts know the number one rule of packing is to wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane to make room in your suitcase.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
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The bag keeps its shape with the rigid bottom compartment and top zipper, designed to create a rectangular opening for easier packing.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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