Thesaurus results for FILL-UP

fill (up)

verb

Definition of fill (up)

as in to pass (into)

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Roaming around two floors and a terrace offering a unique view on the city’s skyline, models donned unfussy dresses conceived to marry the practical with the elegant, all infused by the founders’ color sensibility.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Florida’s Brightline has struck a restructuring agreement that will infuse the private high-speed passenger train service with $490 million in new capital while also lowering its debt.

— Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of infuse

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The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The salutation kicks off a three-day visit that’s expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.

— Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturate

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To grow these versatile microgreens, soak their seeds for at least eight hours before sowing in full to partial sun and well-draining soil.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026
Rooms come with rainfall showerheads or soaking tubs, mini cheesecakes by the beds each night, and iPads with software for making quick reservations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of soak

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And all of that is starting to permeate throughout the economy, showing up particularly in labor shortages and higher costs for building supplies across other industries.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Our editors were surprised to find that most of the apple ciders tasted very similar, with a hint of spice and a warm appley sweetness that permeated each sip.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of permeate

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Those heavy-for-caliber projectiles penetrate well and shoot flat and do a decent job of bucking the wind thanks to their high ballistic coefficients.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
The Falcons have managed just 16 points in two games and have yet to penetrate the red zone.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of penetrate

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