as in packed
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
filled baskets of every variety of apple were available at the farmers' market
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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as in plugged
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 fulfilled
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 filled
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The cool colors seemed colder, the warm ones red-hot, and the subtle gradations across the spectrum were seemingly infinite and filled with rich detail.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
Whereas Black Ops 6 relished in the texture of its period setting, giving players maps ranging from a warlord’s villa filled with luxury cars or dilapidated bus depots overgrown with foliage, BLOPS 7 has a superficial glossiness to each of its levels.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Is the air, filled with chemicals of war, death and debris, safe to breathe?
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
These best-selling bed pillows are going fast; they’re filled with a plush yet supportive down alternative filling that’s designed for back, stomach, and side-sleepers alike.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation are facing staffing shortages—and many can be filled by talent without expensive college degrees.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Once the roots are 1 to 2 inches long, plant the slips in small pots filled with soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
His time in New York was filled with pitch tipping and walking five batters every nine innings.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
What, if any, holes in that lineup are still needed to be filled either by free agency or trade?
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The cool colors seemed colder, the warm ones red-hot, and the subtle gradations across the spectrum were seemingly infinite and filled with rich detail.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
Whereas Black Ops 6 relished in the texture of its period setting, giving players maps ranging from a warlord’s villa filled with luxury cars or dilapidated bus depots overgrown with foliage, BLOPS 7 has a superficial glossiness to each of its levels.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Is the air, filled with chemicals of war, death and debris, safe to breathe?
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
These best-selling bed pillows are going fast; they’re filled with a plush yet supportive down alternative filling that’s designed for back, stomach, and side-sleepers alike.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation are facing staffing shortages—and many can be filled by talent without expensive college degrees.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Once the roots are 1 to 2 inches long, plant the slips in small pots filled with soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
His time in New York was filled with pitch tipping and walking five batters every nine innings.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled
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All night, as Luzardo posted zero after zero, the packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park was just begging for any semblance of offense from the Phillies.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Through regulation plus 9 minutes of extra time, Republic FC could not find the back of the net in front of a packed house at Cal Expo’s Heart Health Park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bystanders in the area helped authorities lift part of the helicopter and get the victim out, who was then loaded into an ambulance, according to Sylvia.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The purchases of Argentinian bank cards in neighboring Chile have increased 438% this year, while Argentines have loaded up on Jordan-brand sneakers and Zara jeans.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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My wheelchair had no battery power and was plugged into its bulky wall charger.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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City next play Chelsea in January, when Gallagher and Madonna will no doubt debate whether Raheem Sterling fulfilled his career potential over a half-time pint.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Irish attempted a modified Wildcat against Boise State, which led to a false start by guard Billy Schrauth and running back Jeremiyah Love getting stuffed on fourth-and-1 at the goal line.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its wide array of pockets will keep you organized throughout your vacation, and the sleek design takes up minimal space even when stuffed to the brim with products.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stein provided one that satisfied her ambitions and perhaps mitigated a sense of mediocrity.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Certainly, the endless stream of player feedback allowed Supergiant to hone in on razor-sharp gameplay that satisfied existing players.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The gun fired — but the second round in the magazine repeatedly jammed.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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For Orange shoppers, the bigger space at the corner of Tustin Street and Meats Avenue will help with the seemingly ever present crowd, which swells to long lines and jammed aisles (and parking lot), especially during the Chapman University school year.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Riders crammed armpit to nostril on train platforms.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Use your backpack or your sleeping bag crammed into its compression sack beneath your forearms.—
Kate Pitts,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Filled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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