filler

Definition of fillernext
as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

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Recent Examples of filler While a pot filler is a common fixture above the stove, designers are beginning to incorporate a similar idea elsewhere—installing one just high enough to clear your pet’s bowls while minimizing splash, often in the kitchen or laundry room with waterproof flooring underneath. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 Lego Creator 3-in-1 Cute Bunny What could be more perfect than an Easter basket filler for teens than a bunny Lego set? Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026 A number of talking-head interviews with different urologists confirm that the filler injections Moore offers have the potential to become another hit along the same lines. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 Dinner starts with a brief discussion about Dorit having dinner with PK, a gel fart that has been collected from the air, sucked up into a syringe, and then used as lip filler for Saddam Hussein’s corpse. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • Starting from a short end and using parchment to help shape, roll up cake (don’t worry if some filling gets squeezed out on the sides).
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Traditionally, this dessert asks you to (1) swaddle hot cake in a kitchen towel; (2) roll, cool, and unroll it to set the shape; then (3) fill and reroll it with bated breath.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The rocket will go through multiple phases of fueling, referred to as slow fill, fast fill, topping and replenishing.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Best Travel Accessory Deals Finding the perfect suitcase is only half the battle in mastering your packing game, and luckily, Marshalls and TJ Maxx are filled with genius organizers and hacks that’ll do the hard work for you.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Innerspring mattresses have supportive cores made of metal coils and are topped with foam or other layers of padding.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Detroit's Colt Keith nearly tied the game in the third inning, but settled for a double after his long fly ball bounced off the yellow padding at the top of the right-center wall.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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