1
as in loads
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packs
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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as in fulfills
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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as in fillings
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something
we ripped the tag off years ago, so we have no idea what the fill in that pillow is
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Recent Examples of fills
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Much as Cornell did, Anderson fills every inch of space available, whether in his film frames or immersive installations.
—Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Tussing believes Rescue Retriever fills a major safety gap.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Though his language is that of the every day his preternatural instinct for rhythm fills his lines with a bursting musicality.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The next day, the Bishop of Chiclayo, the regional capital, leads a Mass for a congregation that fills the square.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Niacinamide hydrates and fills fine lines, while caffeine boosts circulation and blood flow to depuff.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Adding Sorsby fills a major need for the Red Raiders, who are losing starter Behren Morton to exhausted eligibility.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Twigs ably fills the role but is not given the kind of acting showcase Cage has here.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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
And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Among our picks are soft feather pillows with breathable fabrics and adjustable fills.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
To build a strong and durable team, CFOs should take a strategic approach to hiring the right talent over fast fills and creating (or shifting) their organizational structure.
—Helen Mason, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rock is eroded from the higher-elevation land into the basin, which also fills with the organic remains of plants and animals.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Much as Cornell did, Anderson fills every inch of space available, whether in his film frames or immersive installations.
—Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Tussing believes Rescue Retriever fills a major safety gap.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Though his language is that of the every day his preternatural instinct for rhythm fills his lines with a bursting musicality.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The next day, the Bishop of Chiclayo, the regional capital, leads a Mass for a congregation that fills the square.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Niacinamide hydrates and fills fine lines, while caffeine boosts circulation and blood flow to depuff.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Adding Sorsby fills a major need for the Red Raiders, who are losing starter Behren Morton to exhausted eligibility.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Twigs ably fills the role but is not given the kind of acting showcase Cage has here.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
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
And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Among our picks are soft feather pillows with breathable fabrics and adjustable fills.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
To build a strong and durable team, CFOs should take a strategic approach to hiring the right talent over fast fills and creating (or shifting) their organizational structure.
—Helen Mason, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fills
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The thieves check the balance when a customer purchases a card and loads funds onto it, then drain the card of funds before the customer can use it, officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Dec. 2025
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As its average shopper loads up on 15 items per basket, the company is betting a growing share of those items will be alcohol-free.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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Roughly half the size of a penny, the ISOCELL HP5 packs 200 million pixels into an extremely compact footprint.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alcohol even today fulfills an important function to provide what some people describe as social fitness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leo 2026 Love Horoscope Love in 2026 is not about proving anything, but about finding what genuinely fulfills you, Leo.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The men, wearing dark civilian clothes and balaclavas, seemed convinced that these unfamiliar fillings posed a threat to their operational security.—
Elizabeth Tsurkov,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Among the fillings are teriyaki chicken, tempura shrimp and shitake mushrooms.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Nutribullet Ultra crams a 1200-watt motor into its rather slim casing; that’s double the wattage of the Nutribullet Pro blender that’s a step down.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, the study’s methodology crams certain ideologies under one umbrella that otherwise would not fit neatly into a political classification.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rorry Portable Wireless Charger Save yourself the trouble of a dead phone with this compact Rorry portable charger, which plugs directly into your phone—no cables needed.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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Jeep satisfies your typical consumer who is looking for a usable SUV with a decent price point.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Readers looking for a fresh experience in the new year are likely to find at least something that satisfies their cravings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Dec. 2025
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Tramon Mark scores 21 points, Matas Vokietaitis (22 points) tops 20 points for the first time in SEC play, and Dailyn Swain stuffs the stat sheet with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Unbeknownst to everyone else, Louise stuffs the turkey costumes with actual exploding meat guts meant to soak the audience in an effort to be released from school early.—
Lillian Brown,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2023
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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