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 14-year-old performed a moving duet with her mom, who filled in for Clarkson on the segment.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Security video from nearby businesses then filled in more details.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Nossek filled in as interim manager on occasion but never cared to manage full time.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Corporate job openings often were posted across both offices, but most new roles over the last several years have been filled in the Texas location, Boyle said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
For now, Savannah Guthrie’s former co-anchor, Hoda Kotb, has filled in for Guthrie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
Cycle 6 winner Dani Evans was heavily pressured by Banks and production to go to a dentist and get her tooth gap filled in or face elimination.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Senior guard Rashad King filled in as a starter like before.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The people who don’t know Spud’s story are filled in quickly by others only too happy to do so.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Security video from nearby businesses then filled in more details.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Nossek filled in as interim manager on occasion but never cared to manage full time.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Corporate job openings often were posted across both offices, but most new roles over the last several years have been filled in the Texas location, Boyle said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
For now, Savannah Guthrie’s former co-anchor, Hoda Kotb, has filled in for Guthrie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
Cycle 6 winner Dani Evans was heavily pressured by Banks and production to go to a dentist and get her tooth gap filled in or face elimination.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Senior guard Rashad King filled in as a starter like before.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The people who don’t know Spud’s story are filled in quickly by others only too happy to do so.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
Verb
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Across the sprawling 13,000-square-foot residence, art, antiques, and collectible design objects come together in a confident mix informed by instinct, memory, and everyday use.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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When those athletes are exhausted, they are substituted.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ghanbari, the captain, was substituted off late in regulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rubio told reporters that the US strikes on Iran were designed to head off a threat to the US from Israel’s plans to attack Iran, according to The Hill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The United Kingdom told British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE to register their presence to receive direct updates from its foreign ministry.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As a police truck approached and threatened to interrupt the clean-up effort, Maria stood in the street and blocked the way, hands on her hips in a pose of defiance.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With a last chance for postseason glory at stake, his hometown team stood in the way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The state has stepped in for reasons including fiscal mismanagement, cheating scandals and consistently failing academic performance at a campus.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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During segregation, when Black women were often denied care in hospitals, community midwives stepped in.—
Nicky Zizaza,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Agency staff were instructed not to communicate with anyone outside the agency.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the Cypriot news outlet in-cyprus, an alert sounded Thursday and residents were instructed to remain in place until further official notification, and to move away from windows and take shelter behind or underneath sturdy furniture.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than risk being caught up at the crowded airport in Dubai, McKane and his friends rented a car and drove to the Oman border.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the fete, guests caught up over coffee and cocktails and posed for photos on the palatial marble staircase.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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