1
as in informed
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of filled in
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
At this rate, the entire lake could be filled in less than 350 years.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Johnson sought to tamp down the criticism from Greene at the time, saying she simply hadn’t been filled in, as those discussions take place in specific committees.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Avila had been active the past two games, but in a reserve role as Justin Dedich filled in for him at left guard.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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
At this rate, the entire lake could be filled in less than 350 years.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Johnson sought to tamp down the criticism from Greene at the time, saying she simply hadn’t been filled in, as those discussions take place in specific committees.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Avila had been active the past two games, but in a reserve role as Justin Dedich filled in for him at left guard.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
Verb
-
For a writer of a book that’s politically informed and deals with culture and history, this creates a big problem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
-
McDaniel said owner Stephen Ross informed him of Chris Grier’s exit as general manager last Friday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Vinicius Jr started against Valencia on Saturday but was substituted in the 79th minute, at the same time as Kylian Mbappe.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Panko or gluten-free bread crumbs can also be substituted as needed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Experts advised planning for this change two weeks ago by shifting your sleeping schedule a bit each night.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Other responses to the post advised the OP to seek counseling to help work through her emotions about the situation — and maybe even help foster reconnection with her husband’s family.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
But on the first play of the series, Virginia’s Kam Robinson stepped in front of a Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass and returned it to the house.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
-
During a 2020 interview with DJ VLAD, Mack 10 rehashed the near-altercation with Common and reiterated that Fat Joe stepped in to smooth things over.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The Kruppas were instructed to bring $50 to each visit and, Laurie stressed, they were told the donor sperm would come from a resident in the university’s medical school.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Ramirez mentioned this to a superior, who instructed Ramirez to direct Chua to the city manager.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Little also caught up with his former budget chief, Alex Adams, who was recently confirmed for a presidential appointment to a post in the administration within the Department of Health and Human Services.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Subscribers can get caught up on trending topics by clicking through a collection of CNN reports on specific storylines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share