1
as in loading
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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3
as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
orders received by this date will be filled in time for Christmas delivery of the merchandise
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Recent Examples of filling
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
Down Alternative pillows are plush, fluffy and cozy with cloud-like comfort thanks to soft polyester fiber filling.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Venkata Ramya Ganti,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to this commenter, a mother who wants time with her friends, without her children or her partner, is not resting or connecting or filling her own cup.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Noun
The restoration to the Parthenon, which was built in the 5th century BCE as a site of worship to the goddess Athena, included the addition of fillings of marble; the blocks of stone were inserted into the roof of the western facade of the formidable temple.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
Down Alternative pillows are plush, fluffy and cozy with cloud-like comfort thanks to soft polyester fiber filling.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Automation could help at the margins — routing requests, pre-filling forms, or suggesting knowledge-base articles — but the core work still had to be done by people.
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Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Prior authorization is not fundamentally a form-filling challenge.
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Venkata Ramya Ganti,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to this commenter, a mother who wants time with her friends, without her children or her partner, is not resting or connecting or filling her own cup.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling
Noun
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The soft microfiber and down-alternative fill feel plush and are safe for those with allergies.
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Pick up cooling pillows like these with a breathable bamboo cover and fluffy foam stuffing, or grab a lightweight quilt like this Laura Ashley option with a fill that will keep you warm without overheating.
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During courtroom breaks, the long line for the women’s room was a stark visual of the way this flood has ripped apart accusers and defenders of Camp Mystic—grieving mothers in lavender avoiding eye contact with willfully cheerful women in a green that now felt cloying, bordering on cruel.
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Honey scent does not have to read as cloying, even on hot days.
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Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.
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How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
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Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Not as messy as chicken wings but packing the same flavorful punch, buffalo chicken dip is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
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The daughter of Back to the Future star Lea Thompson and Pretty in Pink director Howard Deutch, the actress is fulfilling a lifelong dream.
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This pioneering model, established by Frist before his Senate career, has now achieved its aspirational goal of national leadership, fulfilling Shumway's grand vision.
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Judge rules the federal government cannot block SNAP benefits from buying candy, soda and other sugary drinks, invalidating restrictions in 23 states.
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Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.
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This is an impressive chip, cramming nearly 100 billion transistors onto a piece of silicon roughly the size of a fingernail.
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The trip took 76 days, with van Dongen splitting time between hours on his bike and cramming into an RV in parks and towns around the country.
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Today, implementing standards and plugging these gaps is the province of compliance.
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It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
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“Filling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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