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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
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.
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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
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The Public Health Agency of Canada said it was informed of the loss by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) after more than 12 months of continuous measles transmission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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If the new ad pact works, audiences would come to view T-Mobile as helping to support the CNN reports that keep them informed, says Griggs.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nuno had criticised his side’s lack of bite last month, and while Potts does not shy away from the physical side — winning the most duels (seven) in the game, despite being substituted after 62 minutes with a dead leg — his anticipation usually removes the need for tackles in the first place.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Silvetti picked up a yellow card in the 69th minute and was later substituted for by Yannick Bright in the 74th minute as Miami looked to bolster its defense for the final stretch of the game.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The freeze warnings are expected to remain in place until Tuesday morning, and residents in affected areas are advised to check local forecasts for updates, take immediate steps to protect plants, pipes, and pets from extreme cold, and watch for rapidly changing conditions.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Franklin Fire Department advised that students be released about 10 minutes early, the letter said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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 11 Nov. 2025.
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