1
as in informed
to give information to
my friend quickly filled me in on the portion of the movie that I had missed
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as in substituted
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she's only filling in while the regular secretary is on vacation
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Recent Examples of filled in
And families of children with autism have reported trouble getting prescriptions filled in recent weeks.
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Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the rest of cast is pretty much filled in.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
The 14-year-old performed a moving duet with her mom, who filled in for Clarkson on the segment.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Security video from nearby businesses then filled in more details.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Corporate job openings often were posted across both offices, but most new roles over the last several years have been filled in the Texas location, Boyle said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
For now, Savannah Guthrie’s former co-anchor, Hoda Kotb, has filled in for Guthrie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
Cycle 6 winner Dani Evans was heavily pressured by Banks and production to go to a dentist and get her tooth gap filled in or face elimination.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The people who don’t know Spud’s story are filled in quickly by others only too happy to do so.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the rest of cast is pretty much filled in.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
The 14-year-old performed a moving duet with her mom, who filled in for Clarkson on the segment.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Security video from nearby businesses then filled in more details.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Corporate job openings often were posted across both offices, but most new roles over the last several years have been filled in the Texas location, Boyle said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
For now, Savannah Guthrie’s former co-anchor, Hoda Kotb, has filled in for Guthrie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
Cycle 6 winner Dani Evans was heavily pressured by Banks and production to go to a dentist and get her tooth gap filled in or face elimination.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The people who don’t know Spud’s story are filled in quickly by others only too happy to do so.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled in
Verb
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a notice to parents, obtained by WFAA, district officials said the Dallas Police Department learned of the threat and informed the district on Saturday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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That these images aren’t used to elicit sorrow or righteous anger isn’t a problem in and of itself; rather, the issue is that they aren’t substituted with worthwhile alternatives that stir one’s soul, or one’s moral compass.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackson's sons and daughters stood in line to greet mourners.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Only days before, Al-Rahi had stood in the very churchyard where the crowd assembled Wednesday for his funeral.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Several doctors' groups said the changes were not based on good evidence, and advised doctors and patients to follow guidance that was previously in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iran's intelligence ministry advised civilians to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during Chaharshanbe Suri, an annual fire dance festival held on the last Wednesday of the Persian New Year.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As spring break crowds and South by Southwest Conference and Festival travelers packed security lines at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this week, a local burger chain stepped in with a gesture aimed at the workers keeping the system moving.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Victor pulls a gun on the monster, but his bullet hits Elizabeth, who stepped in to protect it.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Martinez alleged in the lawsuit that one city official instructed him to withhold information from the FAA about the developer receiving the property and instead inform the FAA only that the city and airport were swapping the land.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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When her handler Beth Traynham instructed her to search, Chelly moved quickly and confidently toward a camouflage tarp in the center of the field.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If you’re caught up in the medium, not the quality?—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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To get caught up on all ins and outs, below, find an explainer of what is going on with the big drama surrounding a little movie.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Filled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20in. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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