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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  • NBCUniversal’s sports-heavy streaming portfolio could complement that effort.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • The Sián’s lightning-fast performance is complemented by equally dramatic looks.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Definition of complement
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  • If the Heat prefers to add a natural point guard to supplement Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith, options include Russell Westbrook, combo guard Gabe Vincent, Cam Payne and Aaron Holiday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Skillsets can supplement the wide receiver corps if an emergency elevation is required.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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