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Recent Examples of fillings
The men, wearing dark civilian clothes and balaclavas, seemed convinced that these unfamiliar fillings posed a threat to their operational security.
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Elizabeth Tsurkov, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Among the fillings are teriyaki chicken, tempura shrimp and shitake mushrooms.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
While fillings and flavors vary, the tri-colored topping and tiny plastic baby remain steadfast.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Particularly popular around Christmas and other holidays or reasons to celebrate, tamales are made with masa — a dough made from corn flour — steamed in a corn husk and seasoned with meat, cheese or other fillings.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2025
The pasta flavors and fillings were perfetto at all the right textures and degrees of firmness.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
The bakery and restaurant makes Mexican and Guatemaltecos tamales with chicken and pork fillings.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The signature challenge is to make two batches of iced buns in different flavors and fillings.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Public health advocates are also pushing to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists, mid-level providers who can perform fillings and extractions under supervision.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth Tsurkov, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Among the fillings are teriyaki chicken, tempura shrimp and shitake mushrooms.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
While fillings and flavors vary, the tri-colored topping and tiny plastic baby remain steadfast.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Particularly popular around Christmas and other holidays or reasons to celebrate, tamales are made with masa — a dough made from corn flour — steamed in a corn husk and seasoned with meat, cheese or other fillings.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2025
The pasta flavors and fillings were perfetto at all the right textures and degrees of firmness.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
The bakery and restaurant makes Mexican and Guatemaltecos tamales with chicken and pork fillings.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The signature challenge is to make two batches of iced buns in different flavors and fillings.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Public health advocates are also pushing to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists, mid-level providers who can perform fillings and extractions under supervision.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillings
Noun
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Insulation still matters at this price point—some coats use down while others rely on high-performing synthetic fills that are often easier (and cheaper) to maintain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Assuming the stock price isn’t moving around sharply, this extra step and a little patience will be rewarded with better fills.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The shorter the ingredient list, the less room there is for unnecessary additives like stabilizers, sweeteners, or fillers that diminish the natural nutrition of the peanuts themselves.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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The textiles are then cleaned, sorted, and recycled into raw materials for products (such as insulation, mattress fillers, and pet bedding).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The wide and shallow make of this casserole dish is a hefty $120 off and just the right vehicle for dishes that are better crisp—stuffings, mac and cheese, ratatouille, the list goes on.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fillings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillings. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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