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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
The opening, filled in just 22 days, became one of the most coveted jobs in Texas high school football.
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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
Sharpe filled in as the starting center during Claxton’s two-game absence and did more than just hold the spot.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 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
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
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
Sharpe filled in as the starting center during Claxton’s two-game absence and did more than just hold the spot.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
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Zach Shemper, the congregation’s president, told CNN Monday law enforcement informed him the suspect in the arson attack posted antisemitic comments online.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Authorities informed the school that Garciamorales confessed to that specific incident, as well as several additional rock-throwing incidents in the area, the school said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to halibut, another delicate white fish, such as grouper, sea bass or flounder, can be substituted.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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When the Brazil international was substituted on 81 minutes, whistles rang around the Alinma Stadium, and another replay shown on Movistar TV appeared to show a smiling Simeone pointing to his ear to tell the Brazil forward to listen to the noise being aimed at him.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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White egrets stood in the shallows, a woodpecker knocked somewhere nearby, and pairs of green parrots flew upstream, beating their wings in time.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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Texas criminal defense attorney Javier Guzman advised that aiding and abetting charges can result in fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years, depending on the conduct and whether the assistance was for profit.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of 18 months, Wei sent the officer photos and videos of the Essex, advised him of the location of various Navy ships and told him about the Essex's defensive weapons, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Herrick stepped in to keep the prop from making it to the audience and was ultimately bounced back, landing on his back.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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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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Consume aloe vera juice as directed on the product label or as instructed by a healthcare provider to avoid potential side effects.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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That guidance instructed officers to consider both an applicant’s health and overall financial picture when determining whether to issue a visa.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
14 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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Sometimes gardeners get caught up in the novelty.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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