filler

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 Horror that’s meant to grind your nerves with no filler and lots of killer. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024 Too much filler fattening up this episode, and too little meat on the bone. Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Dissolving fillers has been a hot topic in Hollywood as of late. Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 And what’s left is permanent, unlike hyaluronic acid filler. Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for filler 
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Noun
  • Refrigerate while preparing the filling. Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and discard the seeds.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
  • For the filling: Melt remaining margarine in a saucepan, add 4 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This cooling comforter’s down-alternative fill has a fill power equivalent of 600.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But by the 20-second mark, Lesh is doing his typical galloping runs under the melody and coming out during rests in the chorus for some giddy yap fills.
    Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Read on to find the best in travel and packing essentials, camping must-haves, and beyond, starting as low as $15.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The other sent packing was Sherlock Hound, aka former MLB pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
    The Deadline Team, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The pillow is comfortable and supportive thanks to its memory foam padding and 360-degree design.
    Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Mesh around the midfoot vents tons of heat, and a little padding in the toe and heel adds comfort and fights blisters.
    Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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