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 To go the distance, a larger fuel tank was given, along with a race-style oversize filler. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Common additives and fillers in saffron capsule supplements include rice powder, silica, stearic acid and acacia gum. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 United Russia, the country’s nominal ruling party, was never built to designate an heir; rather, it was meant to ensure that elections produced reliably pro-regime seat-fillers in institutions such as parliament. Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 The condition can be treated with fillers or fat transfer procedures, though experts warn that the temples are a high-risk area for cosmetic injections because of the nearby blood vessels. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • The pair’s color is split nearly half-and-half, with light blue filling in the front portion of the shoe before shifting to a bold gold yellow shade.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Three kinds of cheese are mixed into the buttery filling before the dough is rolled up cinnamon roll-style and baked until golden.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • All three fill positions of need (scoring, shooting, reserve big).
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • What gaps will this degree fill and will other universities follow suit?
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, the multi-section design allows for the Talo to by easily disassembled for packing or storage.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Here are the essentials to pack for your Alaska cruise that cure common packing mistakes.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its high back design and leather padding ensure good quality while also looking sleek and stylish.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This one from Carve Designs is built with high support padding to complement any water sport, plus UPF 50+ sun protection to combat scorching rays.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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