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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
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
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Parents and community partners worked together to build gardens, a mud kitchen and a 75-tree learning forest filled with native species.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
As both a health insurance company and a medical provider, Kaiser’s costs go far beyond hiring replacement workers to fill in for those who have not filled their shifts during the strike.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Smoke filled the sky in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Sunday.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Customers' containers are weighed first, then filled.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Lenexa Public Market was a flood of vibrant red Sunday as several people gathered to attend a Lunar New Year celebration filled with performances, art and lucky red envelopes.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Epstein’s private island was filled with over-the-top amenities.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
The streets of downtown Mansfield will be filled with colorful floats, marching groups, entertainers and pickles.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
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
Attack drones filled urgent gaps in Ukraine’s infantry defenses and artillery stocks in late 2023.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Parents and community partners worked together to build gardens, a mud kitchen and a 75-tree learning forest filled with native species.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
As both a health insurance company and a medical provider, Kaiser’s costs go far beyond hiring replacement workers to fill in for those who have not filled their shifts during the strike.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Smoke filled the sky in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Sunday.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Customers' containers are weighed first, then filled.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Lenexa Public Market was a flood of vibrant red Sunday as several people gathered to attend a Lunar New Year celebration filled with performances, art and lucky red envelopes.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Epstein’s private island was filled with over-the-top amenities.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
The streets of downtown Mansfield will be filled with colorful floats, marching groups, entertainers and pickles.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled
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If your calendar feels packed, try to move a meeting or start with the toughest task first.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Given all that, Werenski has a packed schedule, especially during the NHL season, and has plenty of ways to occupy his scant free time.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
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The gun was not loaded, Boyd said, and a preliminary investigation determined that there was no threat to specific students or the school.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Outfielder Travis Chestnut laid down a bunt that loaded the bases.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mileage is tracked through a device plugged into your vehicle or through your vehicle's existing system.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The AllenCo wells were prioritized and plugged this week as part of a CalGEM program to identify and permanently cap high-risk oil and gas wells.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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When Epstein fulfilled his objection to plead guilty in state court pursuant to his non-prosecution agreement, the grand jury subpoena was withdrawn.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Nextdoor considered factors like the tone of posts, fulfilled neighbor requests and welcome posts.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This jukebox musical stuffed with hits by The Four Seasons is back on the road to celebrate its 20th anniversary.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Granted, some ceded ground is required in order to rebuild the story engine, but Season 2 still overindulges in comparably flat characters whose arcs are stuffed with unnecessary backstories and thin melodrama.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2026
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But ultimately, the bill satisfied enough legislators to pass both chambers.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Starlink terminals also have been used by Russia in the war with Ukraine to launch drone strikes and provide communication in areas where military radios were unreliable or easily jammed, according to The Guardian.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Feb. 2026
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Also, to watch for sagging ridgelines, drooping ceilings, water leaks on interior walls and ceilings, jammed doors, cracked interior walls near the center of the home and creaking sounds, according to State Farm.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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One person curled up in the bow and two on the flooring of each boat, our feet crammed under the seats.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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Priyanka Chopra crammed so many 2010-era trends into one look while stepping out in New York City on Tuesday night.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Filled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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