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
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Every vacation wardrobe benefits from one sandal that works with virtually everything, and this raffia pair fills that role nicely.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Now, careers are launched on TikTok by singers who have spent nary a night on a stage, and AI can create entire artists at the push of one button, all while the sound that has always defined Midland fills country radio airwaves.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Slowly rising from the ground to the museum's second-floor entrance, Obama's message fills the room, but the first exhibits surrounding you are from American milestones that happened before his time in office - the Declaration of Independence, the end of slavery, and the fight for equal rights.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The look gets an annual boost every summer when Centre Court fills with famous faces.
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Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Hang your clothing in the bathroom, then run the shower on high heat until the room fills with steam.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The sand in hot-mix blacktop fills all the voids between the stones in the mix.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Pantry staples, paper goods and freezer fills are moving in bigger packages as families try to lock in a lower per-unit cost.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
There are soaring layers of harmony vocals, a glistening 12-string-guitar part, driving drum fills that speed the song forward.
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Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
And the fills, like those with lightweight eucalyptus and mulberry silk, are usually airy and hypoallergenic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
Platinum requires 12 regular fills or six premium fills in the same timeframe.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
September 2012 – Days after the $34 million restoration project is complete, the pool fills with algae, USA TODAY and the Washington Post reported.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Every vacation wardrobe benefits from one sandal that works with virtually everything, and this raffia pair fills that role nicely.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Now, careers are launched on TikTok by singers who have spent nary a night on a stage, and AI can create entire artists at the push of one button, all while the sound that has always defined Midland fills country radio airwaves.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Slowly rising from the ground to the museum's second-floor entrance, Obama's message fills the room, but the first exhibits surrounding you are from American milestones that happened before his time in office - the Declaration of Independence, the end of slavery, and the fight for equal rights.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The look gets an annual boost every summer when Centre Court fills with famous faces.
—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Hang your clothing in the bathroom, then run the shower on high heat until the room fills with steam.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The sand in hot-mix blacktop fills all the voids between the stones in the mix.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Noun
Peart’s unusual – but iconic – drum fills and tempo changes are perhaps the most complicated in the rock ‘n’ roll canon.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Pantry staples, paper goods and freezer fills are moving in bigger packages as families try to lock in a lower per-unit cost.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fills
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Heck, maybe Hiller loads up one line and plays Zuccarello, Matthews, and Nylander together.
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No sauce makes for easier eating, but this spice rub still loads on the flavor.
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Conveniently, the pillow packs into its own pouch, which can be attached to a personal item or packed inside a carry-on.
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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, flexible rewards and more.
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Decentralizing from the business frees you to focus on what fulfills your personal purpose, while making your business more attractive to buyers.
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Likewise, Svelta considers that the research process fulfills an important function.
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Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
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Led by Chef Jonathan Leonard, the counter service-only restaurant will offer handmade empanadas with unique fillings, like Caribbean oxtail and Cajun crab mac & cheese.
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Director Allan Deberton crams much story and characterization in those opening frames.
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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.
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The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
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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.
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Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
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Current production satisfies less than one percent of global demand.
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Traditional bars often relied on seed oils for texture and mouthfeel, sucralose or sugar alcohols for sweetness without calories, and various binders or fillers to keep costs down and shelf life long.
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Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect.
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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