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
Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
His path has been long, filled with moments of uncertainty and sacrifice.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
For that reason, this documentary can be a great opportunity to not only get your nostalgia fill, but also discover a new side of the story along with your kids.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
After defrosting them in the microwave or in the fridge overnight, they can be torn apart by hand to become noodles or left whole to fill, roll up, and fry.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
His path has been long, filled with moments of uncertainty and sacrifice.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
Firmness is determined by the fill material—latex and memory foam make for a firmer pillow, while down and down alternative typically make for plusher pillows.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
For that reason, this documentary can be a great opportunity to not only get your nostalgia fill, but also discover a new side of the story along with your kids.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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In the second inning, the A’s added another run when shortstop Jacob Wilson walked with the bases loaded.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Larnach hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning and Byron Buxton later homered as the Twins topped the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Target Field. Larnach also singled in a run in the fourth inning for the Twins, who only scored once despite loading the bases in each of the first three innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Only plug one heat-producing appliance into a receptacle outlet at a time.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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That spending plan would have left the state with a modest $363 million discretionary surplus, ending a two-year streak in which state lawmakers needed to plug significant spending shortfalls.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The tech executive hired several young engineers aged 19-24 to fulfill his directives at DOGE, which centered on eliminating positions Musk deemed to be unnecessary.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, after making season one, Gilroy and Luna both realized that their initial aim was too ambitious and likely required at least a decade of their lives to fulfill.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Classic Deviled Eggs The filling for this no-frills deviled egg recipe is made with just the basics: mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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After popping the balloon, their little ones joined in on the excitement and cut into a cake that had pink filling.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In total, your cereal dinner should pack around 30 grams of protein and enough fiber to reach your 25-to-35-gram-per-day goal, according to Van Eck.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 300 people packed U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs’ townhall this week in El Cajon, many looking for answers and reassurance from the Democratic congresswoman about how to push back against President Trump’s agenda.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dome also includes a mechanism to seal the interior, preventing wind, rain, dust, and light from entering.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Russell Westbrook sealed the game with a game-winning steal at the end of the game on a Los Angeles inbound play.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keep scrolling to see what else should be on your camping packing list.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Voigt now has a pre-flight routine that includes wearing protective layers and packing essentials to guard against worst-case scenarios.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The result is that what was once a star core becomes a stellar remnant with the mass of the sun crammed down in a diameter of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands are crammed into squalid tent camps with dwindling food after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports more than a month ago.—
Isaac Scharf,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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