1
as in loading
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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3
as in fulfilling
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 filling
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Then cream of coconut and coconut extract in the rich custard filling.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Roll pastry around filling, pinching to seal.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 to 30 minutes, tenting with foil if needed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Then cream of coconut and coconut extract in the rich custard filling.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Adjective
Automation could help at the margins — routing requests, pre-filling forms, or suggesting knowledge-base articles — but the core work still had to be done by people.
—Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Beyond material improvements, the company is refining manufacturing processes such as slurry coating, roll pressing, electrode cutting, tab welding, electrode winding, and vacuum electrolyte filling to improve battery consistency, mechanical strength, and cycle life.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Roll pastry around filling, pinching to seal.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling
Noun
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The companies consistently winning on hard-to-fill hiring aren't just looking in more places.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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With a no-shift construction and adjustable, fluffable fill, one way in which these pillows provide better sleep is by staying put.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Bruins followed it up by loading the bases with no outs in the fifth for right fielder Megan Grant.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Then the human welder has to finish the areas where the robot can’t reach, then pull it out and start loading new parts.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Section Two of the Voting Rights Act was written to prevent diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by packing them into one district or spreading them out across many districts.—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Of course, packing two days of qualifying comes with some concessions.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Lee began working under Price in June 2023 as a public information officer, a position charged with communicating with journalists, disseminating information to the public and fulfilling public records requests.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But the line is shifting towards the Mediterranean Sea, cramming Gaza’s population into a shrinking strip of land.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Instead of cramming an itinerary, dark sky travelers often build trips around a single celestial event or a multi-night stay somewhere remote enough to actually see the stars.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The setup is as simple as plugging it in — there’s no warm-up time, and cleanup is just as easy thanks to the removable tray and included cleaning brush.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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These are great for charging electric toothbrushes, plugging your phone in at night and powering hair dryers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Meatball sliders make a fun and satisfying lunch the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In its all-too-human view of life, this is, entertainingly, whatever the opposite of a cloying graduation speech is.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the jojoba oil gives it a light, inoffensive smell that’s heavenly to inhale compared to the strong, cloying scents of other men’s products.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Filling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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