1
as in to load
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in to plug
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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as in to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
orders received by this date will be filled in time for Christmas delivery of the merchandise
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Recent Examples of fill
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Consumers can just fill up with gasoline to charge the battery if a charging port is unavailable.
—Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
Here’s a homework assignment: Pore through the fill and try to find some crosswordese in Ms. Miller and Mr. Agard’s crossword.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 9 May 2025
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Verb
And with Francis Suarez reaching the end of his term this fall, his father is considering campaigning to again fill the mayoral seat.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Consumers can just fill up with gasoline to charge the battery if a charging port is unavailable.
—Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Noun
The new Town Council will be tasked with appointing a resident to the fill the second vacancy as Holl is not seeking reelection.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
Here’s a homework assignment: Pore through the fill and try to find some crosswordese in Ms. Miller and Mr. Agard’s crossword.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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With the bases now loaded and no one out, Cole started to rear back.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Anthony Volpe couldn't make the throw to third base, and the Dodgers suddenly had the bases loaded and nobody out.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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On one end is a junction that allows it to be plugged into the beam of particles produced by the existing facility.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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The keratin here works like a filler, plugging gaps in the hair cuticle, while vitamin E and coconut oil bring moisture and flexibility back into the picture.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
19 May 2025
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This not only fulfills regulatory requirements but also reassures investors about the company's commitment to safeguarding assets and information.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Ultimately, hundreds of thousands of potential buyers chose not to fulfill their orders, and many of them could have had reasons related to the EV's design flaws.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The only potential pitfall to be mindful of is a lumpy filling.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The bread itself was a pleasant surprise, somewhere between an everything bagel and the Italian roll at Subway, and the mac 'n' cheese filling was creamy, cheesy and adorably topped with Goldfish crackers.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The show will be packed with huge stars, exclusive reveals, and live performances for fans.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Farm Share, a main supplier of free food in the county, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently cut in half the number of semi-trucks packed with cans, produce, and dry goods like rice and beans that find their way to local charities and nonprofits.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The online platform that connects travelers with hosts who offer various types of short-term accommodations just sealed a global live music partnership with Live Nation Entertainment to offer exclusive fan experiences at Lollapalooza festivals around the world.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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With Liverpool having sealed the title after 34 matches, the data used in this piece does not involve the final four games when results did not matter.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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By Alison Willmore rule of three 1:23 p.m. Give Every Actress From The Hours Her Own TV Cult Your move, Apple TV+. packing list 1:08 p.m. Vulture’s 2025 Summer Gift Guide Treat yourself to some male friendship.—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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This is the metropolis of muscle, the place that for four centuries had thrived on hauling, storing, packing, and shipping stuff.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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Hundreds of townspeople and visitors crammed into the red-brick Rhea County Courthouse to witness the trial.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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While the hostage spends most of the movie off-camera, his abductors are crammed into frames that contain all of their perspectives without privileging any of them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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