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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
Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 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
Jose Iglesias filled in for Cronenworth at second base on Tuesday and will man shortstop in place of Bogaerts on Wednesday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The club’s best overall defensive right fielder might be the team’s shortstop, where Mookie Betts has filled in and played well defensively.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
And community institutions — from the Hetrick-Martin Institute to Callen-Lorde to Ali Forney Center — filled in the gaps, offering affirming care, housing, and healing for thousands.
—Amy Harclerode, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
The singer was also absent from a number of episodes of her eponymous NBC daytime talk show earlier this year, prompting concern from fans as guest hosts filled in.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
About 5 percent of the shots that he can’t do physically are filled in by CG.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 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
Jose Iglesias filled in for Cronenworth at second base on Tuesday and will man shortstop in place of Bogaerts on Wednesday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The club’s best overall defensive right fielder might be the team’s shortstop, where Mookie Betts has filled in and played well defensively.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
And community institutions — from the Hetrick-Martin Institute to Callen-Lorde to Ali Forney Center — filled in the gaps, offering affirming care, housing, and healing for thousands.
—Amy Harclerode, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
The singer was also absent from a number of episodes of her eponymous NBC daytime talk show earlier this year, prompting concern from fans as guest hosts filled in.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
About 5 percent of the shots that he can’t do physically are filled in by CG.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
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To stay informed, subscribe to our AI Logs newsletter for exclusive content.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The next day, a neighbor who had evacuated with the group informed him that his car had been engulfed.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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When left-hander Anthony Banda entered for the eighth inning on Thursday, Melvin substituted Eldridge for Wilmer Flores.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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In February’s 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ibrahima Konate was booked in the 31st minute, but lasted until half-time, when he was substituted for Jarell Quansah.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled!—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The big right-hander stood in Toronto’s home clubhouse with a smile at the start of September.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Speakers stood in the bed of a pickup truck and shouted into a bullhorn before the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums led the march to the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Sep. 2025
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Epic’s website says seasonal rentals are limited, so customers are advised to act soon.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Toss it out, FDA says Anyone who bought the tuna is advised to throw it away, the FDA says, and visit Costco for a refund.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Her father's older siblings stepped in to take care of Nichols' birth siblings, while her grandmother and another aunt were entrusted with her care.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, Tagovailoa dropped back to pass and looked for Jaylen Waddle when linebacker Terrel Bernard stepped in front of the pass and picked him off.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Canada Post’s postal workers went on a nationwide strike Thursday night after the Canadian government instructed the company to end door-to-door delivery for 4 million addresses.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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These locations would not confirm or respond to calls from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, with one employee saying staff were instructed by the company to not speak with media.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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As the fest kicked off, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with outgoing director José Luis Rebordinos, who went into more depth about the decision to honor Lawrence.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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In advance of the release of her new collection with the woman’s clothing boutique Pink Lily, the mom of two caught up with PEOPLE to chat about all things relating to the collection, motherhood and her recent move to Nashville.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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