Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling (up)
Verb
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Land, a new novel by the Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell, showcases her genius for infusing painful stories with flashes of pure bliss, Hillary Kelly writes.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026 -
The work underscores the importance of infusing clean air into the environment, Tolaas told WWD.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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By saturating Kyiv with large numbers of ballistic missiles on Sunday, Russia may also be seeking to deplete Ukraine's limited stocks ahead of what could be an even more intense wave of attacks this summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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One notable find was located beneath the New Castle pub in Sneinton, where a hidden chamber, approximately 200 years old, was discovered after a wall was knocked down, imbuing the journey with a note of adventure.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Conway had a way of imbuing characters with nuance and emotional depth, Marvel said in its statement.—
Claire Rush,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Filling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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