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
Parents are starting meal planning with the protein component first, then filling in the rest of the plate around it.
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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
Kerr took a leave of absence to recover from debilitating complications following two back surgeries, then missed time again in 2017 with Mike Brown filling in as Kerr underwent a procedure to deal with a spinal fluid leak.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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
Kerr took a leave of absence to recover from debilitating complications following two back surgeries, then missed time again in 2017 with Mike Brown filling in as Kerr underwent a procedure to deal with a spinal fluid leak.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling in
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Later Tuesday, Loboa sent an email to the DU community informing them about the academic realignment, a message that listed data and documents used to make the restructuring decisions.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Derek Shelton sat on the bench in the visitor’s dugout at PNC Park hours before Friday’s game and was greeted by a horde of local reporters standing in a semi-circle around him ready to take him down memory lane.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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With no Alcaraz and Sinner standing in his way, this was a real chance for the veteran to take the sole lead of top spot on the list of most singles’ grand slam titles, ending his tie with Margaret Court.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Trump had a heated phone call with Netanyahu, telling him not to go through with those actions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Finally, try substituting egg yolks instead of using the whole egg listed in the ingredients of your box brownie mix.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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The amounts are so small that adding or substituting Himalayan salt for regular salt will have no nutritional impact.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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For the past decade-plus, Willie focused on advising collectors interested in Southeast Asian art.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Metra is advising riders to expect extensive delays system-wide due to debris and downed wires on multiple tracks.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
10 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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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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Unfortunately, their romance is challenged by one of Dean’s best friends dying unexpectedly, and his difficult past with an ex-girlfriend catching up with him.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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