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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
Verb
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Cassavetes' signature unvarnished style is present throughout, imbuing the film with palpable dread.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Critics had argued that the agreement was imbuing the classroom with progressive politics.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Filling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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