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
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
As spring blooms, the festive spirit of Easter fills the air, combining whimsical traditions with heartfelt celebrations.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … AVIATION CRISIS — JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after engine failure fills cockpit with smoke.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
There are few if any updates from authorities, and other breaking news — from a deadly avalanche to the arrest of former prince Andrew – fills our feeds.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Kreklow fills the position vacated by Scott Botcher, who stepped down amid a hit-and-run charge.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
As for Gardner, signed to a two-way contract on July 25 after a solid run in the Heat’s summer program, the 6-foot-5 guard fills the vacant 15th and final spot on the Heat’s standard roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday marks the arrival of spring in the Vietnamese calendar, and our house fills with yellow apricot blossoms, chrysanthemums, and marigolds.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, flood water fills up the building, reaching levels that would go over every customer's head.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Insulation still matters at this price point—some coats use down while others rely on high-performing synthetic fills that are often easier (and cheaper) to maintain.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
The temperature also drops, wild animals transition to their nocturnal routines and stillness fills the air.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
As spring blooms, the festive spirit of Easter fills the air, combining whimsical traditions with heartfelt celebrations.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … AVIATION CRISIS — JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after engine failure fills cockpit with smoke.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
There are few if any updates from authorities, and other breaking news — from a deadly avalanche to the arrest of former prince Andrew – fills our feeds.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Kreklow fills the position vacated by Scott Botcher, who stepped down amid a hit-and-run charge.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
As for Gardner, signed to a two-way contract on July 25 after a solid run in the Heat’s summer program, the 6-foot-5 guard fills the vacant 15th and final spot on the Heat’s standard roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday marks the arrival of spring in the Vietnamese calendar, and our house fills with yellow apricot blossoms, chrysanthemums, and marigolds.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Sometimes, flood water fills up the building, reaching levels that would go over every customer's head.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Insulation still matters at this price point—some coats use down while others rely on high-performing synthetic fills that are often easier (and cheaper) to maintain.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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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Texas loads the bags without a ball reaching the outfield thanks to two infield singles and a Syracuse error.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.—
Bee staff
February 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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That item has the same sized beef patties as the Big Arch Burger and packs 740 calories.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Formerly a beacon of relative calm among his hometown’s more gonzo street rappers, the Flint upstart packs his latest album with more jokes, quirks, and personality than ever before.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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The legislation fulfills one of Sonko’s campaign promises and now needs to be passed in the National Assembly, where Sonko’s PASTEF party is in control.—
Ope Adetayo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, Gavin wins the race to become California governor and fulfills his father’s dream (Bill ran twice for office, unsuccessfully).—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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These little half-moon pastries, coated in crisp breadcrumbs, come with all sorts of fillings—shrimp, cod, and pork are the most common.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Customers can pick three tacos with chicken, beef, seafood or veggie fillings; an appetizer of chips and dip, chicharrones or corn with bone marrow butter; and for dessert, tres leches cake or churros with chocolate sauce.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 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
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Television has always relied on big, gasp-inducing moments, but Murphy crams them in even at the expense of narrative cohesion.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rorry Portable Wireless Charger Save yourself the trouble of a dead phone with this compact Rorry portable charger, which plugs directly into your phone—no cables needed.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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Redlands school officials said the suspension of privileges will remain in place until a student satisfies certain conditions, such as attending a session of Saturday school or performing four hours of community service.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Since then, the British government has worked tirelessly to carve out a deal that satisfies Mauritius without losing its defensive foothold.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tramon Mark scores 21 points, Matas Vokietaitis (22 points) tops 20 points for the first time in SEC play, and Dailyn Swain stuffs the stat sheet with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Unbeknownst to everyone else, Louise stuffs the turkey costumes with actual exploding meat guts meant to soak the audience in an effort to be released from school early.—
Lillian Brown,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2023
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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