Synonyms of filled in

filled in

verb

past tense of fill in

1

as in informed

to give information to

my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• informed
• told
• advised
• instructed
• caught up
• briefed
• taught
• acquainted
• educated
• enlightened
• kept (someone) posted
• versed
• let someone know
• disclosed (to)
• familiarized
• apprised
• cleared
• notified
• clued (in)
• announced (to)
• hipped
• wised (up)
• alerted
• advertised
• convinced
• reassured
• assured
• lectured
• certified
• warranted
• schooled
• tutored
• disenchanted
• disillusioned
• undeceived
• disabused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misled
• misinformed

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substituted
• stood in
• stepped in
• covered
• took over
• spelled
• subbed
• pinch-hit
• doubled (as)
• relieved
• understudied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of filled in

That strange acclimation extends to the human characters, whose emotional histories are gradually filled in. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

The centerpiece—or, in this case, off-centerpiece—is a small but unmistakable bow placed above Larsson’s right eyebrow, filled in with red crystals and outlined in black ones to mimic the Sanrio superstar’s signature accessory in pop-star style. — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

An only child in a home filled in equal parts by silence and books, Laura was grateful for a friend. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Over the years, several high-profile fests struggled to stay afloat with consistently strong slates, and dozens of niche festivals filled in the gaps to serve the city’s diverse filmgoers. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

The Chicago Bears won big Monday night, as third-string quarterback Case Keenum filled in for Caleb Williams and led the Bears past Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 win. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Kristian Fulton has filled in for Delane in his absence, but Delane is trending toward a return this week against Miami. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Cooper Rush filled in and proceeded to throw four interceptions and never going over 150 yards in losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Despite the specifics offered up by the attorney general, there are many details to be filled in on the corporate side of the deal. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026