1
as in informing
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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2
as in standing in
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of filling in
Smith had been filling in as James Daniel’s replacement as Miami’s starting right guard because of the pectoral injury that got Daniel’s placed on injured reserve.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
If your lawn is struggling right around a tree, try filling in with a few bulbs.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Francesca Mesiano Mesiano colored the shape of her eyes with black eyeliner at the Blumarine spring 2025 show, filling in the whole of her eyelid and extending up toward the ends of her eyebrows at the outer corners.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Trey Benson, who will be filling in for James Conner the remainder of the season after his year-ending foot injury last week, had 35 yards on just eight carries in his first game as the team’s primary running back.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Crucially, these dates correspond to important dynastic events that the hieroglyphs omit — filling in the puzzle pieces scholars had been missing.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
When a small job of filling in a hole that a pet has dug or where a root has rotted, homeowners can easily handle this type of job themselves.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Kelley said the school’s full-time deputy is on medical leave, and multiple part-time officers are filling in the gap.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
The Steelers wouldn’t have even been in position for that last touchdown pass if not for a brutal error by Xavier Gipson, filling in at kick returner after Kene Nwangwu left with an injury.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
If your lawn is struggling right around a tree, try filling in with a few bulbs.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Francesca Mesiano Mesiano colored the shape of her eyes with black eyeliner at the Blumarine spring 2025 show, filling in the whole of her eyelid and extending up toward the ends of her eyebrows at the outer corners.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Trey Benson, who will be filling in for James Conner the remainder of the season after his year-ending foot injury last week, had 35 yards on just eight carries in his first game as the team’s primary running back.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Crucially, these dates correspond to important dynastic events that the hieroglyphs omit — filling in the puzzle pieces scholars had been missing.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
When a small job of filling in a hole that a pet has dug or where a root has rotted, homeowners can easily handle this type of job themselves.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Kelley said the school’s full-time deputy is on medical leave, and multiple part-time officers are filling in the gap.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
The Steelers wouldn’t have even been in position for that last touchdown pass if not for a brutal error by Xavier Gipson, filling in at kick returner after Kene Nwangwu left with an injury.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling in
Verb
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For Zirk, informing the public is vital in ensuring the region does not become overlooked.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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One day, his son Dong-hwan receives a call from the police, informing them that Young-hee, their wife and mother who disappeared 40 years ago, has been found as skeletal remains.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Imagine, for example, an early-nineteenth-century lady abolitionist, standing in cold weather, listening to a labor activist.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere is reverent and energized, with attendees standing in collective praise hours before the formal program begins.—
Amanda Castro
Mandy Taheri
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At Marysol’s party, Adriana is already telling Guerdy that Julia is not a good friend because of what happened between them at her art party in the last episode.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The common thread running through the winners, illuminated through a series of talks and presentations leading up to the awards ceremony, is their chefs' and founders' deep passion for their heritage and dedication to telling their personal stories through food.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the technical side of things, this jacket places warm fleece in just the right spots to keep you warm, substituting in lighter material on the sides, sleeves, and lower torso to allow room to breathe.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leucovorin, or folinic acid, can counteract those effects by substituting for folate and allowing the body’s folate processes to continue functioning in the presence of methotrexate.—
Alice Park,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The announcement caused a panic in Silicon Valley, with tech companies advising their H-1B employees not to leave the country lest they not be allowed back in.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trotter’s wife, Tanya, echoes her husband’s enthusiasm and is even looking forward to stepping in the ring for some physicality, if needed.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
20 Sep. 2025
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With Jeff Blashill stepping in as head coach, there's a clear focus on development and building a strong identity on both ends of the ice.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When that happens, catching up will be far harder—and far more expensive—than acting now.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gino Wang, JSerra, QB The sophomore has led the Lions (3-2) to three consecutive wins since taking over as the starer.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kehlani is pushing back against artificial intelligence taking over music after Xania Monet, a virtual artist, inked a $3,000,000 deal with Hallwood Media and already landed spots on the Billboard charts.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Filling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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