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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  • Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The lace overlay extends past the lining into a sheer hem, creating an airy finish that complements the dress’s romantic feel.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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