Thesaurus results for FILL (UP)

fill (up)

verb

Definition of fill (up)

as in to pass (into)

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The gin is produced using the traditional discontinuous, indirect steam distillation method on a base of Italian grain alcohol, allowing each botanical to be infused gradually and with precision.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Vintage fabric is a sure way to infuse story and unique character into your space.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of infuse

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Grief expertise is attributed to those people that are really deeply steeped and trained in grief, so those might be therapists, those might be thanatologists who study death, and dying, and bereavement.

— Mikaela Cohen, Fortune, 14 July 2026
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

Definition of steep

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The duo also tapped Bamford Watch Department to help bring the new timepiece imbued in racing heritage to life.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
In each of her projects, Ford is able to imbue the contemporary with a sense of the historical, and her Round Top property is no different.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

Definition of imbue

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The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
After two straight early morning practices soaked by rain, the Buffalo Bills finally got through a training camp session in the sunshine.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of soak

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Beyond the film and TV studios, AI is steadily permeating the entire company.

— Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Plenty of blame rests on scripts that refuse to define Robert in order to preserve his mysterious backstory, as well as direction that undermines the terror supposedly permeating Los Angeles.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of permeate

Verb

Make sure water penetrates to the deep roots in addition to wetting surface roots.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Near-infrared light (around 830 nm) penetrates even deeper, affecting fibroblasts, circulation, and tissue repair, and is frequently paired with red light for greater benefits than either alone.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of penetrate

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