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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
Besides Castrejon, there’s Nathan Medina, who has eight goals, and Nathan Vargas, a backup goalie who has filled in well while the starter was sick.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Harris reports that only about 39% of available geriatric fellowship positions were filled in 2025.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Frank Reich, who filled in for the Bills’ Jim Kelly in 1992, was the only one to win.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The largest vacancy filled in 2025 was the former Fry’s Electronics building on North MoPac Expressway.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Alex Palczewski filled in for Powers and rotated with him in Powers’ first couple of games back.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The opening, filled in just 22 days, became one of the most coveted jobs in Texas high school football.
—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
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
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Harris reports that only about 39% of available geriatric fellowship positions were filled in 2025.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Frank Reich, who filled in for the Bills’ Jim Kelly in 1992, was the only one to win.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The largest vacancy filled in 2025 was the former Fry’s Electronics building on North MoPac Expressway.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Alex Palczewski filled in for Powers and rotated with him in Powers’ first couple of games back.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The opening, filled in just 22 days, became one of the most coveted jobs in Texas high school football.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
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Our understanding of how their brains tolerate hypothermia and ischemia has informed research efforts, as well as life-saving treatments, for stroke, cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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His view of the agency is informed by his experience as a young astronaut preparing to fly when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry in 2003, killing all seven passengers.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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In their place, Cash has substituted a constellation of witty concepts that fall somewhere between a creative branding exercise and a Christopher Guest-like parody of small-town dysfunction.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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But sometimes that’s substituted for a better football player.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The daily average of TikTok uninstalls are up nearly 150% in the last five days compared to the last three months, market firm SensorTower told CNBC on Monday.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atkinson, the high performance director and national coach of Swimming Canada, told CBC he was disappointed with Kharun’s decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The relatively light impact locally stood in contrast to widespread airline warnings issued nationwide.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Regina stood in front of the window overlooking the void that plunged down to the courtyard below, beyond the balcony railing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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In Irving, police advised drivers Wednesday morning to take it slow after officers responded to multiple crashes and traffic hazards related to the icy conditions.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The irony is that many of these leaders are well advised.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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To the crowd’s disappointment, Kastelic lost his balance before any real shots were thrown and the linesmen stepped in to end it.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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That's when Mitchell stepped in, beginning volunteer work at the school.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sebastian, a senior at Fort Lauderdale High, told the board that families received little notice and some were instructed not to discuss the proposal.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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Emery and Eddie Howe were irate, while Villa’s director of football operations, Damian Vidagany, emerged from his high vantage point in the stands and was caught up in it all.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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His left foot got caught up with the leg of Watson and bent awkwardly.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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