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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
Senior guard Rashad King filled in as a starter like before.
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Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The people who don’t know Spud’s story are filled in quickly by others only too happy to do so.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans will be part of an interactive experience before kickoff, where the America250 logo will appear in the stands, which will be filled in red, white and blue thanks to panels given to each fan in attendance, making for a picture-perfect patriotic scene that all will see on television.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Midfielder Jefferson Lerma has also filled in at the back.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Alex Palczewski filled in for Powers and rotated with him in Powers’ first couple of games back.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The people who don’t know Spud’s story are filled in quickly by others only too happy to do so.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans will be part of an interactive experience before kickoff, where the America250 logo will appear in the stands, which will be filled in red, white and blue thanks to panels given to each fan in attendance, making for a picture-perfect patriotic scene that all will see on television.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Midfielder Jefferson Lerma has also filled in at the back.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Alex Palczewski filled in for Powers and rotated with him in Powers’ first couple of games back.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
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Britain has informed the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons alleging a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention, a press release said.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The library features several spaces that were informed by community feedback, including a community room and a Maker’s Space, where visitors can use 3D printers or take cooking classes.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hurzeler also substituted Jan Paul van Hecke after 61 minutes of the Dutch central defender’s return from a hamstring injury which ruled him out of Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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They've been substituted for equivalent store or name brands when necessary.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pike was killed by head and neck trauma and was from Stamford, Connecticut, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue told the outlet.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some organizers of the tournament saw the potential for Warren’s school and told him that the name of the school would not be taken seriously in national tournaments.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The message also stood in contrast to early online criticism questioning whether a Spanish-language performer should lead America's biggest entertainment stage.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The stylistic choice stood in stark contrast to other tech power players in the same exchanges, like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor, whose messages show more traditional attention to grammar and syntax.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Warner Bros Discovery has a deal to sell its studios and streaming assets to Netflix and advised shareholders several times to reject a hostile takeover offer from David Ellison‘s company, which is looking to acquire all of WBD.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund is donor-advised.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her brothers naturally became involved uncles, offering guidance, emotional support, and quality time, while a cousin who felt more like a sister stepped in as a reliable aunt figure.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jack Drury stepped in front of a Giroux pass near the blue line and fed Nichushkin all alone in front.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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As part of the port transition plan, PPC says the government has made unexpected site visits and instructed the company to provide it unrestricted access to physical, commercial and intellectual property.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, the district allegedly reversed that policy a few months later and instructed Robinson not to reference Jesus.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The statement came as Native Americans are often caught up in sweeps being conducted by ICE.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Software Software stocks — which were at the center of a historic sell-off just last week — also got caught up in Thursday's drawdown, but were mixed on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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