1
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
Toklas filled in the blanks for him, sometimes unwittingly.
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Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Mac Jones filled in for Purdy, throwing 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in two weeks of action.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Even if the free-agent linebacker addition isn’t back from a quad injury for Week 3 AFC against the Chargers, Justin Strnad filled in more than capably in Week 1, recording five tackles and a sack against Tennessee.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
This summer, for the fifth year in a row, Jimmy Kimmel took an extended summer break during July and August, during which several celebrity guest hosts filled in for him.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jose Iglesias filled in for Cronenworth at second base on Tuesday and will man shortstop in place of Bogaerts on Wednesday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The club’s best overall defensive right fielder might be the team’s shortstop, where Mookie Betts has filled in and played well defensively.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
And community institutions — from the Hetrick-Martin Institute to Callen-Lorde to Ali Forney Center — filled in the gaps, offering affirming care, housing, and healing for thousands.
—Amy Harclerode, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
The singer was also absent from a number of episodes of her eponymous NBC daytime talk show earlier this year, prompting concern from fans as guest hosts filled in.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Mac Jones filled in for Purdy, throwing 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in two weeks of action.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Even if the free-agent linebacker addition isn’t back from a quad injury for Week 3 AFC against the Chargers, Justin Strnad filled in more than capably in Week 1, recording five tackles and a sack against Tennessee.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
This summer, for the fifth year in a row, Jimmy Kimmel took an extended summer break during July and August, during which several celebrity guest hosts filled in for him.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jose Iglesias filled in for Cronenworth at second base on Tuesday and will man shortstop in place of Bogaerts on Wednesday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The club’s best overall defensive right fielder might be the team’s shortstop, where Mookie Betts has filled in and played well defensively.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
And community institutions — from the Hetrick-Martin Institute to Callen-Lorde to Ali Forney Center — filled in the gaps, offering affirming care, housing, and healing for thousands.
—Amy Harclerode, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
The singer was also absent from a number of episodes of her eponymous NBC daytime talk show earlier this year, prompting concern from fans as guest hosts filled in.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
Verb
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Melvin was informed Monday morning that he had been relieved of duties.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The emphasis on sustainability informed the collection, too.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the year, the grocery store and home goods chain will have opened eight new supercenters and neighborhood markets across the United States, Charles Crowson, a Walmart spokesperson, told USA TODAY this week.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the morning of June 3, Pandora's mother, Simone Kjolsrud, told The Republic that on May 26, the pair were victims of a double homicide while the teens were on a camping trip.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.—
Sam McDowell
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both clubs would be well advised to brace themselves for the long haul.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The judge advised him to call his attorney.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sikhs for Justice, an activist group, stepped in to cover funeral costs and pledged $100,000 in humanitarian aid for the victims’ families.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her father's older siblings stepped in to take care of Nichols' birth siblings, while her grandmother and another aunt were entrusted with her care.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just as Erik ten Hag told David de Gea to kick the ball long for the visit of Liverpool in August 2022 after losing his opening two games in charge, Amorim instructed Senne Lammens, on his debut, to not risk an easy concession by passing possession short.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The individual pretending to be a deputy first instructed the user to pay the money by PayPal, but then instructed the man to use an ATM and provided a QR code, according to the complaint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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