Thesaurus results for FILLS (UP)

fills (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of fill (up)

as in passes (into)

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The trio of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon gives a perfect mix of textures and sweetness, while the mint syrup infuses the fruit with a cool, herbal fragrance, and the additional fresh mint brings a bright pop of minty flavor.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Here, the four of us learned how to make authentic guacamole using a molcajete—a traditional Mayan pestle and mortar carved from volcanic stone, which infuses the avocado dip with a smoky, aromatic flavor.

— Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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DeHaan stars as an awkward teen who films his every move and, along with his friends, stumbles upon a mysterious object that imbues them with remarkable powers.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Emma D’Arcy imbues Rhaenyra’s every line with a breathless giddiness that conveys the character’s reckless naivete.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026

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But Klug wasn’t sure any individual Democrat could outrun the negative perception that pervades a state where the party has floundered of late.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026
That was a decade ago; now that so many more cousins have married non-Amish partners, English pervades most family spaces and occasions.

— Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026

Definition of pervades

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But translating that club success to something that permeates into the fabric of the sport back home requires a bigger moment — or movement.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
This sense of fusion permeates the film, as each of the different realms of the afterlife the film explores comes with its own look.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026

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