1
as in informs
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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as in substitutes
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of fills in
Now the same will be true for everyone who fills in the remainder of the coaching staff, both for the duration of this season and in the years to come.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Besotted Rob’s surprise plan was to propose to Bethany in Paris — as revealed to us in omnipotent voice-over (by Jacek Zubiel) that fills in the feelings and backstories of our protagonists.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
When her girls, 6 and 8, aren’t in school, a mix of summer camps and family fills in the gaps.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Evans immediately fills in as Brock Purdy’s top pass-catching option, and more moves could come with Jauan Jennings also in free agency.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
As the day progresses, the community fills in naturally.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Phibbs said his grandmother’s story is integral and historically fills in gaps recognizing people who might have been either overlooked or there wasn’t enough information on them.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
InStyle tester Chelsea achieved full, fluffy brows thanks to this gel, which shapes, tints, and fills in sparse areas.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Besotted Rob’s surprise plan was to propose to Bethany in Paris — as revealed to us in omnipotent voice-over (by Jacek Zubiel) that fills in the feelings and backstories of our protagonists.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
When her girls, 6 and 8, aren’t in school, a mix of summer camps and family fills in the gaps.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Evans immediately fills in as Brock Purdy’s top pass-catching option, and more moves could come with Jauan Jennings also in free agency.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
As the day progresses, the community fills in naturally.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Phibbs said his grandmother’s story is integral and historically fills in gaps recognizing people who might have been either overlooked or there wasn’t enough information on them.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
InStyle tester Chelsea achieved full, fluffy brows thanks to this gel, which shapes, tints, and fills in sparse areas.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fills in
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Ahead, Quintrell walks IndieWire through how the series tweaks, alters, and informs new perspective for everyone from Charlotte Lucas to Caroline Bingley and, of course, Mary Bennet herself.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Agreed, but this bill substitutes the long, painstaking and complex work of fixing California’s troubled insurance market with finger-pointing and posturing.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rosenson said that if CRISPR is a scissor that cuts both strands of DNA, base editing is an eraser that substitutes one chemical letter, or base, in a single strand of DNA.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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That tells you everything about the disconnect people are feeling.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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District 8 needs a leader who works with the community, tells the truth and delivers real results, not political deals or insider arrangements.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Rodrigo’s multi-night stands in Los Angeles and Brooklyn will feature both Devon Again and the Last Dinner Party.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the cover photo, the artist stands in the back, in the shadows, allowing the people who shaped her project to take center stage.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
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But then, the authors say, the physics takes over in a highly predictable process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Marve takes over for Robert Livingston — now with the Denver Broncos — and Marion steps in for Pat Shurmur.—
Pat Graham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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The trailer immediately briefs fans that season 10 is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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