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
Hi, Beatrice Nolan here, filling in for AI reporter Sharon Goldman, who is out today.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
During the suspension, Bode led 42 in helping the firefighters filling in for them in a mill fire.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The Broncos appear to be turning to Alex Palczewski, the fanbase’s jumbo-tight-end hero, who held up adequately filling in for Mike McGlinchey for a few games at right tackle last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Even in a game when rookie left tackle Josh Simmons was a late scratch because of an unspecified personal matter, the offensive line with Jaylon Moore filling in for Simmons was virtually seamless.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Oasis did not say who would be filling in for Arthurs during the upcoming shows.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Smith had been filling in as James Daniel’s replacement as Miami’s starting right guard because of the pectoral injury that got Daniel’s placed on injured reserve.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
If your lawn is struggling right around a tree, try filling in with a few bulbs.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Francesca Mesiano Mesiano colored the shape of her eyes with black eyeliner at the Blumarine spring 2025 show, filling in the whole of her eyelid and extending up toward the ends of her eyebrows at the outer corners.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
During the suspension, Bode led 42 in helping the firefighters filling in for them in a mill fire.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The Broncos appear to be turning to Alex Palczewski, the fanbase’s jumbo-tight-end hero, who held up adequately filling in for Mike McGlinchey for a few games at right tackle last year.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Even in a game when rookie left tackle Josh Simmons was a late scratch because of an unspecified personal matter, the offensive line with Jaylon Moore filling in for Simmons was virtually seamless.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Oasis did not say who would be filling in for Arthurs during the upcoming shows.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Smith had been filling in as James Daniel’s replacement as Miami’s starting right guard because of the pectoral injury that got Daniel’s placed on injured reserve.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
If your lawn is struggling right around a tree, try filling in with a few bulbs.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Francesca Mesiano Mesiano colored the shape of her eyes with black eyeliner at the Blumarine spring 2025 show, filling in the whole of her eyelid and extending up toward the ends of her eyebrows at the outer corners.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling in
Verb
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Earlier this week, food benefit recipients received letters from the Department of Health Services informing them of FoodShare fund delays.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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When Hopkins received the call informing her of the university’s decision, she was stunned.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The moment, captured from inside the house through a window, shows the unsuspecting laborers standing in the trench as the canine drops the toy directly into their workspace.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The video shows the moment little Kyngsley Porras opened the door of his room to reveal Elijah, his best friend standing in front of him.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s no telling how expensive the wardrobe budget is on the film, but this lookalike style is just $30 right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Maduro is widely believed to have lost the 2024 presidential election to rival Edmundo González, a candidate substituting Machado, yet still claimed victory.—
David Smilde,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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William wrote Temple out of his will, substituting his granddaughter.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas and Oklahoma, for example, are advising recipients to identify food pantries and other groups that help with food.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff's office is advising the public that her appearance may have changed since this photo was taken.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As seasoned workers retire, the next generation is not stepping in fast enough to replace them.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trotter’s wife, Tanya, echoes her husband’s enthusiasm and is even looking forward to stepping in the ring for some physicality, if needed.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Uber will have some catching up to do in San Francisco, the city where it’s based.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Democratic New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is narrowly in the lead in the New Jersey gubernatorial race but her Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli is catching up, according to a poll.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Why some troops can't just get fitter Pete Hegseth has made fitness standards a major focus since taking over the Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mills was honored for her performance as Heather Webber on General Hospital, a role she's played since 1980 after taking over for Robin Mattson.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Filling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20in. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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