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
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Then vice-captain Theo Hernandez in the summer and so in addition to his apparent timelessness on the pitch, Modric fills the leadership gap left by Simon Kjaer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Lee’s executive role fills the chief soccer officer vacancy created when Sporting KC and Peter Vermes agreed to part ways on March 31.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
These chewy apple cider caramels start with a long, slow cider reduction that fills your kitchen with the scent of bubbling apples and warm spices.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Movies and sports look sharp in 4K, and the sound easily fills a large room without the need for extra speakers.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
By bridging cutting-edge research with accessible, actionable advice, this book fills a critical gap in the menopause conversation — one that has left millions of women confused, underserved and unheard.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The venue fills with thousands of red and blue lights.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 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
The series begins before Gein has ever killed, in 1945, as dawning awareness of death camps in Europe fills the air with sadism and conspiracy thinking.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Then vice-captain Theo Hernandez in the summer and so in addition to his apparent timelessness on the pitch, Modric fills the leadership gap left by Simon Kjaer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Lee’s executive role fills the chief soccer officer vacancy created when Sporting KC and Peter Vermes agreed to part ways on March 31.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
These chewy apple cider caramels start with a long, slow cider reduction that fills your kitchen with the scent of bubbling apples and warm spices.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Movies and sports look sharp in 4K, and the sound easily fills a large room without the need for extra speakers.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
By bridging cutting-edge research with accessible, actionable advice, this book fills a critical gap in the menopause conversation — one that has left millions of women confused, underserved and unheard.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The venue fills with thousands of red and blue lights.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 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
Verb
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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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Ensure your site loads quickly and works across devices.—
Ran Ronen,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Best for Family Game Night This electronic cube packs six mini-games into one, giving families a quick way to connect without screens.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfills her end of the agreement.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Framework’s introduction of a new graphics module with Nvidia’s RTX 5070 fulfills its promise.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both are tender and delicious with smooth, savory fillings that include fine cheeses and spices.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Whitening strips also do not work on crowns, fillings, veneers, implants, and other similar products.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
25 Sep. 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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The Ferryman crams the Warren home with upright coffins filled with his former victims.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 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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The result is a smooth airflow that keeps the parachute steady and its descent highly predictable, even under varying conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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September’s Feel-Good Food Plan will be hosted by cookbook author Casey Elsass, who is sharing the dish that keeps him connected to community during the holiday season.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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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 5 Oct. 2025.
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