fill (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill (up)
Verb
  • The accessories elevated these ready-to-wear pieces, refining the silhouettes and color palettes while infusing a subtle sensuality.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Imagine a rich, dark chocolate infused with a cannabis strain high in myrcene, known for its relaxing properties.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • What began as a frustration with fashion’s one-size-fits-all approach evolved into a bold venture that challenged the norms of an industry saturated with sameness.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • But all 12 are saturated with deceit, consternation and heartbreak.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Researchers said steeping time plays a major role in how well tea captures heavy metals, with longer brewing improving adsorption.
    Simon Spichak, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Out of all the experiments, steeping time made the most difference in tea leaves’ ability to adsorb metal ions.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In Scotland, for example, Islay peat is thought to imbue whisky with a different flavor than peat sourced from the Highlands.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The timeless pattern is the easiest way to imbue your look with the sport’s preppy aesthetic.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • How To Get Rid of and Prevent Smells in Stove Drip Pans To get rid of smells, Stein recommends soaking the drip pans in hot, soapy water with a splash of vinegar for about 15 minutes, then scrub thoroughly.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The spacious accommodations, starting at 1,130 square feet, also come with soaking tubs and either a private terrace or balcony for taking in the beautiful beachfront views.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Hunt believes that Laughton’s character and drive to win permeated the room and rubbed off on the Generals’ younger players.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Once again there was a sense of the ‘70s (an era marked by Karl Lagerfeld at Chloé) permeating the collection with flouncy blouses styled with maxi skirts (a look that has skyrocketed to the top of my fall wishlist), crop tops, and mostly decorative statement belts.
    Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The movie opens like an old folktale, and that tone pervades the rest of the narrative.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Perhaps the thriftiness of southern Pennsylvania, the Amish influence, would pervade.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Some oils do indeed make your hair look and feel greasy by just coating the hair shaft, but others like tsubaki seed oil, actually penetrate the cuticle and melt into the hair.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
  • No sunlight ever penetrated its depths, and the air is a noxious brew of toxic gases.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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