fill (up)

verb

Definition of fill (up)next
as in to pass (into)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill (up)
  1. infuse
  2. saturate
  3. steep
  4. imbue
  5. soak
  6. permeate
  7. pervade
  8. penetrate
Verb
  • How did Erlanger and Nyong’o infuse those qualities into her red carpet and photo call attire?
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Rock, 27, first popped up on Vine and later YouTube, infusing his short- and long-form content with humor and tons of natural charisma, and developing a significant following as an early beauty creator.
    — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of infuse
Verb
  • When looking at all 12 months, June and July are the most saturated with deals across the widest range of categories.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • In addition to the heat and humidity, Saharan Dust has saturated the air across most of Florida.
    — Scott Withers, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of saturate
Verb
  • Meanwhile, steeping the banana peels in milk gives the topping an extra layer of banana flavor without adding extra fruit or moisture.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • When her plants need a bit of extra support, Etemadipour might also add leftover tea by re-steeping tea leaves and using the second, weaker cup directly in her garden.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
Definition of steep
Verb
  • Fortunately our lead dog was imbued with a caution which is not always found in his kind.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
  • The lot sizzles and pops in the butter, imbuing it with a depth of flavor not unlike the technique of making Indian tadka.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2026
Definition of imbue
Verb
  • Lime and hard-water deposits can be removed by soaking all the parts in warm white vinegar for a few hours.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • For things with a thicker skin (apples, zucchinis, potatoes), take a vegetable brush, gently brush each piece, then allow to soak for 15 minutes.
    — Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of soak
Verb
  • Prediction markets have permeated the worlds of sports, politics, and reality television shows.
    — Elaine Chen, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • Instead of going home that night, Wilber found himself back in bed 23 of the detention center — his bond denied — trying to ignore a nasty odor permeating his 14-person cell.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of permeate
Verb
  • Fear over airstrikes on Iran, which pervaded many conversations with locals during the war, has evaporated.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Excellence in sport is merely a glimpse into the resolve, grit, and talent pervading communities across the continent.
    — Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of pervade
Verb
  • Trees and shrubs may benefit from moisture penetrating even deeper into the root zone.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • Key Takeaways Red light therapy for knee pain requires near-infrared light between 780 and 860 nanometers to penetrate deep tissues and reduce pain.
    — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Definition of penetrate
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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