fill (out)

verb

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

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  1. complement
  2. supplement
Verb
  • Sprouse complemented his wife’s elaborate look with a black pinstriped suit and oversized bow tie.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney give Michigan a strong backcourt that will be complemented by the transfer portal and high school recruits.
    — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of complement
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  • Other types of coverage, such as pet insurance or renters insurance, can replace or supplement savings for vet bills and theft or damage to personal belongings.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Another player is recognized by a fan while working for a food-delivery company to supplement her tiny soccer salary, something that really happened to English star Lucy Bronze in her early playing days.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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