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as in informed
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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as in substituted
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of filled in
Teta on the podcast indicated multiple guest cohosts will rotate in during Behar's time away, including comedian Sheryl Underwood, who previously filled in amid earlier absences on the panel, and podcast host Kara Swisher.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The Manhattan Supreme Court suit against Officer Quilbvio Espinal, 35, a 10-year veteran of the force, filled in details of the cop’s mysterious March 26 arrest on misdemeanor menacing charges, which are being tried by District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Could there have been a nearby channel of the Nile that has since filled in?
—Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Following an investigation by AMC, during which Yvette Nicole Brown filled in as host, Hardwick (@midnight) was reinstated.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Gomez, who has filled in at right-back at times, has largely provided cover for the first-choice centre-back duo of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate this season.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Gabriel Milano has filled in at third base since Cuvet’s absence.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Tony Arnerich filled in as acting manager.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Mia Arguelles, who typically plays midfielder, filled in at goalkeeper due to injuries and made two saves for Andrew (7-6-1, 3-2).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The Manhattan Supreme Court suit against Officer Quilbvio Espinal, 35, a 10-year veteran of the force, filled in details of the cop’s mysterious March 26 arrest on misdemeanor menacing charges, which are being tried by District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Could there have been a nearby channel of the Nile that has since filled in?
—Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Following an investigation by AMC, during which Yvette Nicole Brown filled in as host, Hardwick (@midnight) was reinstated.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Gomez, who has filled in at right-back at times, has largely provided cover for the first-choice centre-back duo of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate this season.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Gabriel Milano has filled in at third base since Cuvet’s absence.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Tony Arnerich filled in as acting manager.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Mia Arguelles, who typically plays midfielder, filled in at goalkeeper due to injuries and made two saves for Andrew (7-6-1, 3-2).
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
Verb
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That conviction informed both his artistic practice and his political commitments.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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The league informed teams before the draft lottery that this was the case.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Kolo Muani was substituted at half-time in last month’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs economists have found jobs like telephone operators, insurance claims representatives and bill collectors face high risk of being outright substituted by AI.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But, truth be told, none get high marks across the board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But so far, courts have not stood in the way when state governments have wanted to try to execute the same man again.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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For too long, bureaucracy has stood in the way of delivering the housing, transit, child care and public services our city needs.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Obama advised youngsters to avoid the trappings of wealth to be able to pursue their passions more freely.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Verb
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That’s when Eddie Ritchie stepped in and delivered.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Chris Woodward moved from first to third base and Pedro Montero stepped in to coach first base on Tuesday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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The deputy arrived on the scene and spoke to the suspect, 40-year-old Marco Antonio Garcia-Hernandez of Los Banos, who told deputies he had been instructed through text messages and WhatsApp communications to travel to Sonoma County and collect a package from the victim's home.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Streaming services, television broadcasters and distribution partners will be instructed to cease public access to the film.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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As the incumbent mayor, Bass had accumulated a significant war chest for the campaign, but Pratt rapidly caught up.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Michaels and other artists have said that they were misled about the theme of the shows or were otherwise wary of being caught up in a political fight.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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