fill (out)

verb

Definition of fill (out)next
as in to flesh (out)

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  1. complement
  2. supplement
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  • Economists, policymakers and technology leaders must act now to understand the economics of transformative AI and to build the incentives, guardrails, and institutions needed to steer AI in a direction that complements humans and benefits society.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Unlike universal accessories that may fit poorly or reduce ground clearance, vehicle-specific side steps are engineered to complement the truck's original design.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of complement
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  • Investments Dividends, bond interest, CD earnings, rental income and other investments can help supplement your retirement income and, over time, build wealth that supports your financial goals.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • The Ojai will supplement Waymo’s fleet of Jaguar I-Paces, the company said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of supplement
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“Fill (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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