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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3
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
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, warm soap water fills up to the chest level automatically, washing the user without any movement required.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
But his full name fills seven pages on his birth certificate, and his original passport required six extra pages.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The idea of having to double-cleanse fills me with dread.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
But when your social media feed fills up with photos of vibrant fall leaves and pumpkin patches, yearning for a chill in the air and a change of color is only natural.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Here the seasonal display sinks riparian roots, fills canyon bottoms and wraps around splashy streams.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Its Dolby Atmos fills your space, the subwoofer thumps, and Q-Symphony sync turns your TV into an epic sound machine.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Whoever fills Castiglione’s seat will inherit a $200-plus million department and a to-do list written largely in corporate jargon.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Particularly in the case of the latter two galaxies, the radio jets seem to be interacting with the intra-cluster medium, which is a thick fog of hot plasma that fills galaxy clusters, and this interaction is shaping both the jets and the radio rings.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, warm soap water fills up to the chest level automatically, washing the user without any movement required.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
But his full name fills seven pages on his birth certificate, and his original passport required six extra pages.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The idea of having to double-cleanse fills me with dread.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
But when your social media feed fills up with photos of vibrant fall leaves and pumpkin patches, yearning for a chill in the air and a change of color is only natural.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Here the seasonal display sinks riparian roots, fills canyon bottoms and wraps around splashy streams.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Its Dolby Atmos fills your space, the subwoofer thumps, and Q-Symphony sync turns your TV into an epic sound machine.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Whoever fills Castiglione’s seat will inherit a $200-plus million department and a to-do list written largely in corporate jargon.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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Alexandra Shapiro and Brian Steel are in the cafeteria having a chat as the latter loads up on valuable potassium via a morning banana.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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The material withstands compressive loads more than 10 times its weight.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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For a franchise that has never reached the World Series, the Mariners’ alumni club packs serious star power.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Through perseverance, the seed discovers the power of her roots, triggering a revolution that transforms her world and fulfills her dreams in an unexpected way.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trump fulfills threat to fire federal workers as shutdown hits day 11.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While known for cannoli, other specialties at Tony Cannoli Sweets & Eats include cheesecakes and deftly decorated multi-layer cakes with various fillings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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While fillings cool, adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on oven rack, and heat oven to 425 degrees.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Using a traditional electronic device cord, the owner plugs an inductive charging plate into an outlet.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Weiland has affection for him yet keeps him strictly in the friend zone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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This morning, sentimentality keeps you from seeing a situation clearly.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the band’s influence was undeniable, having paved the way for ’90s stadium-fillers Nirvana and Green Day, original members Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson and Chris Mars often were are at the center of drama.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Activity and Craft-Based Countdown Calendar For a hands-on approach, skip edible fillers and turn your calendar into a countdown for a craft or activity.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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