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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Twigs ably fills the role but is not given the kind of acting showcase Cage has here.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Its 360° sound with Dolby fills the room, and Gaming Hub gives you cloud gaming with controller support.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The green room fills with nervous tension—if the vape isn’t found, the whole show could be derailed.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Next, immerse yourself in local community history at the Fred Light Museum, a fascinating collection of ephemera compiled from area residents’ lives that fills every single nook and cranny of an old schoolhouse.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Capacity is limited, and fills up fast.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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
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The test fills a diagnostic gap, allowing physicians to better evaluate and create treatment plans for patients.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Twigs ably fills the role but is not given the kind of acting showcase Cage has here.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Its 360° sound with Dolby fills the room, and Gaming Hub gives you cloud gaming with controller support.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The green room fills with nervous tension—if the vape isn’t found, the whole show could be derailed.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Next, immerse yourself in local community history at the Fred Light Museum, a fascinating collection of ephemera compiled from area residents’ lives that fills every single nook and cranny of an old schoolhouse.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Capacity is limited, and fills up fast.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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Despite taking in eight to 12 tractor trailer loads a day, Cooper said the demand for food items is greater than the supply, so the inventory is starting to shrink.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the Guigò Lab of the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, a technician loads a sample into a genome sequencing machine.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sydney Sweeney packs a punch both on and off the screen.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instant oatmeal is a healthy breakfast choice that packs essential fiber, minerals, and vitamins.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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The move fulfills Charlie Kirk’s reported wishes that his wife assume control of the organization in the event of his death.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Glasser signed a first-look film and TV deal with the studio that will begin early next year, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yellow cake can be best suited to kids' birthdays or as a contrast to rich, chocolatey fillings.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The signature challenge is to make two batches of iced buns in different flavors and fillings.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 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,
7 Oct. 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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When Jonah plugs his drive into the server, the drones immediately lock onto him.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The closest Grocery Outlets are in Point Loma and Mira Mesa, so this location plugs a gap for San Diego’s central coastal neighborhoods.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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And disappointingly, the commission somehow justified that this proposal satisfies the affordability pillar of state policy.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
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Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even at a high average annual value, the lack of years keeps mid-market teams in the mix.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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