filler

Definition of fillernext
as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

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Recent Examples of filler Veneers, body contouring, Botox, fillers and skin tightening procedures such as Thermage round out the menu. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026 Common procedures in Turkey include hair transplants, rhinoplasty, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, body contouring, Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy and skin tightening treatments such as Thermage. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 There are no fillers, no preservatives, no frozen dough. Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Authorities say consumers can not be sure that medicines ordered overseas may not have toxic fillers, such as fentanyl. Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • The higher-grade fuel, designed to guard against evaporation as temperatures rise, can add up to 15 cents per gallon to the cost of a filling up, according to GasBuddy.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • Divide and fill the avocados with the salad mixture, allowing the filling to overflow onto the plate.
    Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The companies consistently winning on hard-to-fill hiring aren't just looking in more places.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • With a no-shift construction and adjustable, fluffable fill, one way in which these pillows provide better sleep is by staying put.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Denser transistor packing can reduce die area but may concentrate heat flux, complicating cooling in existing rack infrastructure.
    Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
  • Read on to hear about her best packing tips, her in-flight staples, and the importance of the ever-versatile going-out top.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • This is the perfect, tummy padding meal to end your weekender in Palm Springs and hit the road back home.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
  • Built with a thicker outsole padding than other On shoes, these sneakers rely solely on the cushioning system for a smooth step every time.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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