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
The Lions' win included several unlikely heroes, including cornerback Nick Whiteside, who filled in due to injuries.
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Nick Meyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
At this rate, the entire lake could be filled in less than 350 years.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Johnson sought to tamp down the criticism from Greene at the time, saying she simply hadn’t been filled in, as those discussions take place in specific committees.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Avila had been active the past two games, but in a reserve role as Justin Dedich filled in for him at left guard.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The rapid-fire moves created an unprecedented series of openings that will need to be filled in short order.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Toklas filled in the blanks for him, sometimes unwittingly.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 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
Nick Meyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
At this rate, the entire lake could be filled in less than 350 years.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Johnson sought to tamp down the criticism from Greene at the time, saying she simply hadn’t been filled in, as those discussions take place in specific committees.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Avila had been active the past two games, but in a reserve role as Justin Dedich filled in for him at left guard.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The rapid-fire moves created an unprecedented series of openings that will need to be filled in short order.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Toklas filled in the blanks for him, sometimes unwittingly.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
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That initial interest was informed by his love of skateboarding.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her company introduces a distinctive approach within its category—Quantum Intervention—a framework informed by research and scientific insights and advanced AI personalization into tools for resilience, recovery, and growth.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Cameroonian has been substituted eight times in eight league starts, on three of those occasions at half-time.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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After the recession in 2008, P&G shifted its strategy to create more premium products that couldn’t be easily substituted with cheaper private label versions.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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After surviving the massacre and making a recovery that surprised even her doctors, Sophia returned home in time to celebrate her upcoming 13th birthday, a family spokesperson told CNN.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The supertall replaces a previous high-rise that stood in its place and features a distinctive design that responds to the space constraints on the tight urban site.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Queenie meandered over to the kennel and stood in front of Walt.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Affected communities are advised to stay aware of developments, anticipate travel restrictions or power outages, and make preparations for extended periods of severe winter weather.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who may have eaten the jerky and is concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider, the USDA advised.—
Jani Hall,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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After the Bachmeier-to-Kingston touchdown that put the Cougars up for good, safety Faletau Satuala stepped in front of Iowa State tight end Gabe Burkle to intercept Becht.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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One group, the Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL), stepped in to take the feline family.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Kruppas were instructed to bring $50 to each visit and, Laurie stressed, they were told the donor sperm would come from a resident in the university’s medical school.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ramirez mentioned this to a superior, who instructed Ramirez to direct Chua to the city manager.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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One of those is just taking one game at a time and not getting caught up in the moment.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Amazon’s caught up in a legal battle with the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJ DOL) and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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