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 opening, filled in just 22 days, became one of the most coveted jobs in Texas high school football.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Once the results are certified and she is sworn in, Democrats will outnumber Republicans in the House, 101 to 49, with one vacancy to be filled in a special election next week in the 139th District of Ledyard, Montville and Norwich.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Sharpe filled in as the starting center during Claxton’s two-game absence and did more than just hold the spot.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Amik Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin have filled in admirably at outside corner, and Robertson shifting back to nickel when Reed returns will round out the group.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
But Rollins’ vacant spot, at least, has now been filled in a shocking fashion.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Veteran backup Andy Dalton filled in for Young against Buffalo and produced more turnovers (3) than scoring drives (2).
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Eckert was crowned by Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who filled in following Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper's decision to skip the pageant.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Vigna says the slots, put up on Ferrari’s intranet, are filled in seconds, so snagging one is a coup.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Once the results are certified and she is sworn in, Democrats will outnumber Republicans in the House, 101 to 49, with one vacancy to be filled in a special election next week in the 139th District of Ledyard, Montville and Norwich.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Sharpe filled in as the starting center during Claxton’s two-game absence and did more than just hold the spot.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Amik Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin have filled in admirably at outside corner, and Robertson shifting back to nickel when Reed returns will round out the group.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
But Rollins’ vacant spot, at least, has now been filled in a shocking fashion.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Veteran backup Andy Dalton filled in for Young against Buffalo and produced more turnovers (3) than scoring drives (2).
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Eckert was crowned by Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who filled in following Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper's decision to skip the pageant.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Vigna says the slots, put up on Ferrari’s intranet, are filled in seconds, so snagging one is a coup.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
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Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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She was later informed by a paramedic that her mother, Michele, had also been found dead inside.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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He was substituted by Dyche at half-time.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practically any recipe that requires mustard can be substituted with this for a more unique interpretation of a timeless classic.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Arkansans who rely on federal food assistance could see their benefits restored as early as next week, Janet Mann, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, told a legislative committee Thursday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among the Continental soldiers taken prisoner at the Battle of Trois-Rivières in Quebec in 1776, for instance, eighty-nine of two hundred told their redcoat captors they had been born overseas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The guest of honor Sunday was Scott, who stood in the road across Kavanaugh to serve as the event's honorary judge.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Phillips stood in the background as Jena-Lisa Jones detailed how Epstein pressured her to bring high school girls to his house.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its co-chairman Leonard Leo has privately advised the governor on Florida Supreme Court appointments.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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A number of states have stepped in to cover the gap, or to provide additional money to food banks; Texas, which has a multibillion-dollar rainy-day fund, has done neither.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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And Sam stepped in there and made a good throw.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the email, Epstein instructed Maxwell to offer a reward to anyone who could help disprove Giuffre’s allegation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The final round instructed us to reflect on the experience.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There has been sadness and shock that Gjoshe was among those caught up in the incident.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the United States rose from the wreckage of the war to take its place as the youngest member of the family of nations, many other communities caught up in it had to fight just as long and just as hard to find their own footing in the brave new world that followed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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