Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled (up)
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As a result, the filter absorbs only oil, without becoming saturated with water.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026 -
The colors are saturated, and the deep blacks and bright whites make for gorgeous contrast.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The narrative swap imbued the character with a more substantial motivation.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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While both are imbued with the spirit of Lilly, the double queen suite is a vibrant mix of pink and green patterns, rattan cane furniture, and playful motifs including butterflies, sun faces, and florals.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Laughter rippled through the 2,000-square-foot space as diners chatted over complimentary rice cookies and steaming cups of Persian chai infused with rose petals.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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There are nine actors in the cast in the collaboration that is infused with Russell’s inventive crafting of Rhoda’s letters, Ranney’s historical research with its labor focus, and Garino’s imaginative theatrical expertise.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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There’s mofawer, also known as mufawar, brewed coffee rich with spices and evaporated or condensed milk; and qishr, a tea-like, low-caffeine drink steeped with coffee cherry husks, cinnamon and ginger.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her bare legs and her light brown leather Frye boots were drenched in the man’s blood.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The rag is drenched in cement before the metal pin and the spacer are attached.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Filled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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