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
Traditional bars often relied on seed oils for texture and mouthfeel, sucralose or sugar alcohols for sweetness without calories, and various binders or fillers to keep costs down and shelf life long.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 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.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Made with real fruit and berry purees, the gel and gummies are vegan, non-GMO, and free from unnecessary fillers.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Ahead, find the best wrinkle fillers to flood the skin with hydration, boost collagen production, and deliver other benefits that can allay the return of wrinkles between appointments.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
The Metropolitan 30 Years is produced in the Dominican Republic in the same Quesada family cigar factory as the original Metropolitan, but the new blend consists of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Dominican binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.
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Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Fertilize with general-purpose products and pair dahlias with early-blooming fillers and spillers for vibrant container displays.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
The outlet reported that Hall has never gotten Botox or fillers, a fact confirmed by Hall's stance on plastic surgery.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
The food scraps and stalks are brought to the lab where they're dried, ground up and mixed with various natural binders and fillers leading to a compostable alternative to cement or epoxies.
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Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 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
Made with real fruit and berry purees, the gel and gummies are vegan, non-GMO, and free from unnecessary fillers.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Ahead, find the best wrinkle fillers to flood the skin with hydration, boost collagen production, and deliver other benefits that can allay the return of wrinkles between appointments.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
The Metropolitan 30 Years is produced in the Dominican Republic in the same Quesada family cigar factory as the original Metropolitan, but the new blend consists of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Dominican binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.
—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Fertilize with general-purpose products and pair dahlias with early-blooming fillers and spillers for vibrant container displays.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
The outlet reported that Hall has never gotten Botox or fillers, a fact confirmed by Hall's stance on plastic surgery.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
The food scraps and stalks are brought to the lab where they're dried, ground up and mixed with various natural binders and fillers leading to a compostable alternative to cement or epoxies.
—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
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Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
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Led by Chef Jonathan Leonard, the counter service-only restaurant will offer handmade empanadas with unique fillings, like Caribbean oxtail and Cajun crab mac & cheese.
Noun
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Peart’s unusual – but iconic – drum fills and tempo changes are perhaps the most complicated in the rock ‘n’ roll canon.
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Pantry staples, paper goods and freezer fills are moving in bigger packages as families try to lock in a lower per-unit cost.
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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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