1
as in to load
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in to plug
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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as in to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
orders received by this date will be filled in time for Christmas delivery of the merchandise
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Recent Examples of fill
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
About 20 volunteers spent their day at Red Apple Supplies in Lake Worth filling backpacks with supplies and organizing items for future volunteer efforts.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
When maintaining that velocity, the aircraft reportedly offers a flight time of 15 minutes per fill of its 5-gallon (19-liter) fuel tank.
—Ben Coxworth
july 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2025
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Verb
They're cast as hard-rock goofballs who take a radio station hostage with water pistols filled with hot sauce to get their demo tape played.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
About 20 volunteers spent their day at Red Apple Supplies in Lake Worth filling backpacks with supplies and organizing items for future volunteer efforts.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Noun
Does a tight end fill that need, or could Pittsburgh still be on the prowl for a pass catcher?
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
When maintaining that velocity, the aircraft reportedly offers a flight time of 15 minutes per fill of its 5-gallon (19-liter) fuel tank.
—Ben Coxworth
july 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2025
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Hernandez drove in Betts and Freddie Freeman drove in Ohtani, Making his first appearance since returning from a forearm injury, Blake Treinen gave up two hits, walked two and allowed a run in the ninth inning before Jack Dreyer replaced him with the bases loaded and got the final out.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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Fitts was removed following the bases loaded escape after allowing the two runs over four innings on four hits, three walks and two strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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Clubs often bring in a flurry of budget signings to plug gaps rather than form a team’s foundations.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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There to plug his beer brand’s partnership with the wrestling juggernaut, his quick speech in front of an American flag drew audible boos from the audience at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Rather than making customers break down needs into searchable keywords, the AI will understand high-level goals and orchestrate the necessary actions to fulfill them.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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With Starliner delays, SpaceX has now landed 14 operational mission contracts and about to fly its 11th, while Boeing has yet to fulfill its first.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Packed with 30-ounce down alternative microfiber filling, the topper adds just the right amount of softness to a firm mattress.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Treatment of toothaches depends on the cause but may include professional dental cleaning, placement of a dental filling, root canal treatment, antibiotics, or oral surgery.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Nuts are a crunchy, satisfying snack packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Make sure window and door screens are sealed tightly.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
28 July 2025
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Chloe Kelly then sealed their spot in the final via a penalty rebound in extra time.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Reece Weaver, who joined the DCC in 2023 and now enters her third season on the squad, also listed boot paint as a packing essential when breaking down her cheer bag last year in an Instagram video posted by Netflix in collaboration with the DCC's official page.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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If the bag has fewer pockets, travel pouches or packing cubes can help keep everything sorted.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Try to avoid cramming errands, intense planning or doomscrolling right before bed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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There seems to be, in some superhero movies, cramming other people in because people like seeing these characters together.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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