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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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
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Still, her doctor advised her to get a colonoscopy, just to be on the safe side.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Last week, in an email to facilities that offer black lung screenings for miners, a NIOSH official instructed participating facilities to halt submissions for black lung evaluation due to staffing cuts at the agency.—
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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If a player is running late, Vrabel instructed them to communicate.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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