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 rapid-fire moves created an unprecedented series of openings that will need to be filled in short order.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Toklas filled in the blanks for him, sometimes unwittingly.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Mac Jones filled in for Purdy, throwing 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in two weeks of action.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Toklas filled in the blanks for him, sometimes unwittingly.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Mac Jones filled in for Purdy, throwing 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in two weeks of action.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
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In a statement, a Bose McKinney & Evans spokesperson said the law firm was never informed that Cook had been disciplined or asked to resign by the city.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The midfielder started his side’s World Cup qualifying win against Venezuela on Saturday morning before being substituted for Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in the 78th minute.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two women armed with weapons approached, Johnson told police.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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But the agency told CNA there’s no evidence that infections have been more severe than usual.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There, two fathers – one waiting on his son’s remains; another expecting his son’s embrace, stood in a uniquely Israeli moment of paradox, suspended between grief and joy.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If arrested, you should be advised of your Miranda rights.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hat tips go to left tackle Jaylon Moore — who stepped in for Josh Simmons at the last minute, against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league — and, of course, Kelce.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Austin Schlottman stepped in and the line didn’t miss a beat.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Miller is navigating through the kinks, continuing to get acclimated with the taping of his wrist — something he’s been instructed to do — and working through the rust associated with not playing in an actual competitive game for nine months.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Before long, Mikkelsen instructed me to pull off the road.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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