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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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
Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Parents are starting meal planning with the protein component first, then filling in the rest of the plate around it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Most obviously, with free-agent addition Alijah Vera-Tucker still sitting out after missing last season with a torn triceps, Andrew Rupcich was filling in at left guard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Garret Wallow and Jalen Graham took turns filling in for Warner at middle linebacker while second-year player Nick Martin manned the weakside spot.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Both were postseason depth additions, and Petry played three games filling in for Bogosian.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The recent images also reveal layers of Mars' complex geological past across the region, suggesting Shalbatana Vallis may once have been even deeper before gradually filling in with sediments, ash and other material over time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
To mark Women’s Health Month, Flow Space caught up with the CEOs of several companies that are making waves for filling in key gaps in routine screenings and diagnostics.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
Calamintha is attractive and bushy, with many small blossoms, and is a great selection for filling in foliage at ground level.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Parents are starting meal planning with the protein component first, then filling in the rest of the plate around it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Most obviously, with free-agent addition Alijah Vera-Tucker still sitting out after missing last season with a torn triceps, Andrew Rupcich was filling in at left guard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Garret Wallow and Jalen Graham took turns filling in for Warner at middle linebacker while second-year player Nick Martin manned the weakside spot.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Both were postseason depth additions, and Petry played three games filling in for Bogosian.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The recent images also reveal layers of Mars' complex geological past across the region, suggesting Shalbatana Vallis may once have been even deeper before gradually filling in with sediments, ash and other material over time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
To mark Women’s Health Month, Flow Space caught up with the CEOs of several companies that are making waves for filling in key gaps in routine screenings and diagnostics.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
Calamintha is attractive and bushy, with many small blossoms, and is a great selection for filling in foliage at ground level.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling in
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Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez was allegedly operating the unmanned drone on June 12 in restricted airspace near Centennial Olympic Park during the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta while standing in a nearby parking area and recording video of the event, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris all star as the Redfellows standing in his way.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Folks started DM'ing me on social media, telling me that J was with his ex-fling.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The mood among players in the mixed zone was telling.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That creates the risk of symbolic legislation substituting for meaningful governance.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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In response to high food prices, seniors may be eating less frequently and substituting less expensive items for pricier ones, such as beef, to help curb their grocery costs, Johnson said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The state agency is advising one right lane is still closed.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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More parents today are stepping in, or thinking about helping their kids secure keys to a home.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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With David ultimately stepping in as director, his family saw it through.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Inclusion at the start costs less than catching up at the end.—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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As runners chase faster times and longer distances, recovery science is catching up — and the nervous system is becoming the next frontier.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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That has been a top priority for Sharma since taking over as chief executive of Xbox in February, an appointment that surprised some industry insiders because of her non-gaming background and previous role leading AI initiatives for the 51-year-old tech giant.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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That move was bigger than a warehouse transaction, with Stord taking over Quiet’s former customer base and many employees moving over to the fulfillment provider.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Filling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20in. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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