undeceives

verb

present tense third-person singular of undeceive
as in disenchants
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes promptly undeceived the young woman about the sincerity of the man's intentions

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  1. fills in
  2. advises
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  • Sherman, Maine — Behind the steering wheel of his silver pickup, Scott Bates fills in the blanks with numbers.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Seyfried, now literally playing a character in playing Holmes, also fills in for moments that Oppenheim didn’t or couldn’t record.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fills in
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  • Dresher advises applying lipstick in thin layers and blotting gently with a tissue between passes, which removes excess product while gradually building color.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Laura Janney of The Inspired Garden Masterclass advises all childrens’ items and toys be stored away for the season.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of advises
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