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or fulfils
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as in satisfies
to do what is required by the terms of
the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract
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as in accomplishes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you have fulfilled your duties most admirably
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Recent Examples of fulfills
After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
A lot of us aim for that, but is that truly what fulfills us at the end of the day?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Galacticoaster fulfills that promise of a true family ride that everyone can enjoy together.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
But that’s where the Astros will be unless Brown fulfills his pledge to make another move.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Herakles fulfills a similar heroic role in Greek myth.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
In the town of Paradise, Montana, a historic hot spring resort quietly fulfills the promise of the town’s idyllic name.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
A lot of us aim for that, but is that truly what fulfills us at the end of the day?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Galacticoaster fulfills that promise of a true family ride that everyone can enjoy together.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
But that’s where the Astros will be unless Brown fulfills his pledge to make another move.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Herakles fulfills a similar heroic role in Greek myth.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
In the town of Paradise, Montana, a historic hot spring resort quietly fulfills the promise of the town’s idyllic name.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
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.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfills
Verb
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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By holding the melancholic and the ecstatic in equal standing, star scum city accomplishes something similar.—
Reanna Cruz,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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The intention here is to inspire, and Taylor’s fifth feature accomplishes that admirably.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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For basic productivity and portability, this Chromebook keeps things refreshingly straightforward.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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O’Sullivan keeps his Apple TV boxes, EverPass set, DirecTV receiver, and the knob-pocked board connecting them, along with more than a dozen cables, behind the bar, not far from the receipt printer—and the tequila.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gardner also performs her own material, mining her life.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The community is on the brink of collapse – until Elias’ estranged brother Joosua returns from prison and performs a miraculous healing.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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San Francisco completes its three-game set with New York on Saturday, then has another off-day on Sunday before flying to San Diego for three games against the Padres.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
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The midsize luxury car achieves 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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This alloy achieves cooling via adiabatic demagnetization refrigeration (ADR).—
Etiido Uko
March 23,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Arab Media Forum, scheduled for April, has been postponed to September 2026, with organizers saying the decision was taken to ensure the event meets its scale and ambition.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dinner in Carrick goes elevated at The Oarsman, a modern Irish standout, or cozier at The Red Bank, where local produce meets a candlelit garden setting.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iran executes 3 men detained during January protests Iran announced the execution of three men detained in January’s nationwide protests, the first such sentences known to have been carried out, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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William is well rounded and executes all styles with quiet confidence.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Fulfills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfills. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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