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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Drivers frequently slow earlier than expected as the ramp fills.
—Eva Flowe
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Looking at them fills her with a wordless unease.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
In between the bookends of school years and quarterly work demands comes the sweet months of June, July, and August, when temperatures rise, the sun fills more hours in the day, and the itch to get outside grows.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Chimaev fills that gap overnight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Between endorsements, appearances and brand deals, the calendar fills up and income surges.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Rick Bayless, the James Beard Award-winning chef whose family foundation made the gift, said the project fills a glaring gap in Chicago’s cultural landscape.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Typically, the governor fills a judicial vacancy after review by the State Bar’s Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation and additional screening by advisory panels.
—John Seiler, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
And the fills, like those with lightweight eucalyptus and mulberry silk, are usually airy and hypoallergenic.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Some of the musical pleasures in the show feel age-old, like Roy Bittan’s piano licks and Max Weinberg’s furious fills.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Another relatively new replacement, Ethan Baechtold (in the band since 2023), offered the brooding low end on bass to round Wednesday's sound, while Alan Miller delivered heavy fills and heart-racing builds on drums.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Featuring incoherent lyrics accompanied by experimental guitar riffs and hardcore drum fills, it was recorded in San Antonio without the Matthews brothers, reportedly because of a physical altercation between the brothers and Haynes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Platinum requires 12 regular fills or six premium fills in the same timeframe.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The average American over age 65 fills or refills an average of 32 prescriptions per year, with 20% taking more than 10 unique medications per year.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
Each of the treatment rooms is named for a different flower or herb, and inside, that specific fragrance fills the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Drivers frequently slow earlier than expected as the ramp fills.
—Eva Flowe
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Looking at them fills her with a wordless unease.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
In between the bookends of school years and quarterly work demands comes the sweet months of June, July, and August, when temperatures rise, the sun fills more hours in the day, and the itch to get outside grows.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Chimaev fills that gap overnight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Between endorsements, appearances and brand deals, the calendar fills up and income surges.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Rick Bayless, the James Beard Award-winning chef whose family foundation made the gift, said the project fills a glaring gap in Chicago’s cultural landscape.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Typically, the governor fills a judicial vacancy after review by the State Bar’s Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation and additional screening by advisory panels.
—John Seiler, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Noun
There are soaring layers of harmony vocals, a glistening 12-string-guitar part, driving drum fills that speed the song forward.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
And the fills, like those with lightweight eucalyptus and mulberry silk, are usually airy and hypoallergenic.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Some of the musical pleasures in the show feel age-old, like Roy Bittan’s piano licks and Max Weinberg’s furious fills.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Another relatively new replacement, Ethan Baechtold (in the band since 2023), offered the brooding low end on bass to round Wednesday's sound, while Alan Miller delivered heavy fills and heart-racing builds on drums.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Featuring incoherent lyrics accompanied by experimental guitar riffs and hardcore drum fills, it was recorded in San Antonio without the Matthews brothers, reportedly because of a physical altercation between the brothers and Haynes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Platinum requires 12 regular fills or six premium fills in the same timeframe.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The average American over age 65 fills or refills an average of 32 prescriptions per year, with 20% taking more than 10 unique medications per year.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fills
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The tragic discovery was made by a Union Pacific employee who loads and unloads cargo at the Union Pacific Railroad Port Laredo Intermodal Terminal before trains head north, The New York Timesreported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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On the plus side, Lexus loads the RX with safety tech.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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Fourth-round pick Gracen Halton, on the other hand, packs some punch at the same height and is 54 pounds heavier, and the defensive tackle was sending the blocking sled flying.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Leland With a population just over 400, Leland packs a big tourism punch for such a small town.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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When asked about disarming, al-Hayya said Hamas would be ready to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreement only after Israel fulfills the first phase, which includes a cessation of hostilities and a surge in humanitarian aid.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Harmon family members say the development of 63 new single-family homes on Oak Knoll Road in Poway fulfills their vision that their 11-acre former property would someday provide homes for future generations.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Chaats, or savory Indian street snacks, are also available with a variety of fillings.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Director Allan Deberton crams much story and characterization in those opening frames.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the show crams everything into a space that can't hold it, culminating in this past third season that exploded with too much of practically everything.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Earning at least $580 per month also satisfies the requirement.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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At home, Jonathan Wright, director of the Indianapolis art museum's park and gardens, stuffs in the plants, stacks the pots, and lets everything grow.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tyler Cameron happily stuffs his face at the launch of Panera's new salad stuffers during an intimate dinner in New York.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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