filling (up)

present participle of fill (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling (up)
Verb
  • Both teams acted aggressively in the offseason, infusing their rosters with high-end talent.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Hard edges will smooth out by April 30, though, as romantic Venus will glide into your sign, infusing your aura with a more harmonious and agreeable vibe.
    Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • George Clooney, 'Syriana' (2006) Even with some extra weight and bushy facial hair, Clooney can't hide his talent for imbuing watchable humanity into a role.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Lem’s Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons’ family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Filling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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