fillers

plural of filler
as in fillings
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 fillers The whey protein is positioned as a clean-label option, part of what the founders describe as a push to cut fillers and synthetic ingredients from the sports nutrition category. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Botox, fillers, lasers, peels, collagen stimulators and other nonsurgical aesthetic procedures — treatments that are the focus of the UM course — are often performed by nurse practitioners, according to Campos. Michelle Marchante july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Made with real fruit and berry purees, the gel and gummies are vegan, non-GMO, and free from unnecessary fillers. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Their free-agent bets on Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser weren’t merely front-office misevaluations of two innings-fillers on the open market. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Which explains why her practice offers services that range from medical such as treating skin tags and alopecia, to surgical, to cosmetic procedure such as microneedling, PRP, fillers, and Sculptra. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 For the centerpieces, consider using muted blue or red glass vases and filling them with white flowers surrounded by green fillers to offset the colors on the table. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 Buffing and cleaning will often disguise scuff marks, while deep scratches can be repaired with fillers. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
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Noun
  • The result was a tortilla that complemented fillings without disappearing beneath them.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • Sheng bakes shokupan, a fluffy Japanese milk bread, fresh from scratch using a traditional recipe and a Pullman pan, ensuring perfectly square slices with the exact structure and softness needed to hold its fillings.
    Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 8 July 2026
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  • Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
  • Peart’s unusual – but iconic – drum fills and tempo changes are perhaps the most complicated in the rock ‘n’ roll canon.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026

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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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