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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Both were postseason depth additions, and Petry played three games filling in for Bogosian.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Sources tell Deadline that producers and director Denis Villeneuve have begun informing talent who have made the next round of auditions, which will occur later this summer.
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The administration also argued that American hostilities in Iran already had already terminated, pointing to a May 1 memo that the president sent to lawmakers informing them the conflict was over.
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Cost per wear does the same job for clothing, with one wear standing in for the ounce.
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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.
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.
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Although research results are mixed, some studies show that substituting other fats in the diet with avocados may result in significant reductions in triglyceride levels.
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That creates the risk of symbolic legislation substituting for meaningful governance.
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He was known for playing a pivotal role in advising the Ukrainians and enabling them to survive the first year of the war.
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Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
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South Korea, too, is stepping in to fill the gap in Western inventories.
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With David ultimately stepping in as director, his family saw it through.
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The depletion of the systems the GDP depends on is catching up with us and already eroding value.
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For the millions of women approaching or living through hormonal change, her admission lands at a moment when the science around creatine and women’s health is finally catching up to the marketing.
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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.
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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.
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“Filling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20in. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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