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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
That’s why celebrity fulfills him.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Reynoso Ruiz explained that the toy fulfills the role of a mother by serving as his primary source of security.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Sustainable Ramona President Joyce Strand said the Earth Day event fulfills the mission of Sustainable Ramona, which is to provide education about sustainability.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Have fun with your friends, but don’t forget to pour into what grounds and fulfills you, too.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Now that All Saints’ owns its entire block, the church is creating a master plan to reevaluate how its campus fulfills its current mission.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The program fulfils a pledge made last week by French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
ShipMonk shutters California warehouse, cutting 124 jobs Warehouse closures are also expected at a logistics company that stores and fulfills goods for retailers.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Reynoso Ruiz explained that the toy fulfills the role of a mother by serving as his primary source of security.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Sustainable Ramona President Joyce Strand said the Earth Day event fulfills the mission of Sustainable Ramona, which is to provide education about sustainability.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Have fun with your friends, but don’t forget to pour into what grounds and fulfills you, too.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Now that All Saints’ owns its entire block, the church is creating a master plan to reevaluate how its campus fulfills its current mission.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The program fulfils a pledge made last week by French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
ShipMonk shutters California warehouse, cutting 124 jobs Warehouse closures are also expected at a logistics company that stores and fulfills goods for retailers.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfills
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Two decades on, Christopher Nolan's cinematic magic trick still satisfies.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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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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Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rather than raising taxes on upper-income families to address Social Security’s fiscal challenges, policymakers should first reduce federal spending benefits that disproportionately accrue to high-income retirees, which accomplishes redistributive goals without harming economic growth.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The sporty stripes add personality, while the durable outsole keeps them practical for full days of exploring.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Sheep Detectives star Brett Goldstein keeps it cool for the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway performs several original songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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The eyes of the nation will be on the Peach State as Governor Brian Kemp completes his second term, unable to run again, and leaving a vacuum for a new conservative, or liberal, leader in the South.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Stephenie completes the task and gets a Steal a Vote.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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As passengers take their seats, crew members keep an eye on each row to ensure everyone meets the requirements.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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As DeCosta executes a plan to fill those holes, Minter sets the tone and expectations for his tenure.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For decades, organizational hierarchies have determined who makes decisions and who executes them.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Fulfills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfills. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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