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
Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Martha Stewart suggests using half of the pristine pecan halves on top of the filling, arranging them in concentric circles.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Forgettable minutes are just filling time.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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
One year, Gurrola came up with new filling ideas for Pan de Muerte, a Day of the Dead bread, when visiting Mexico near Zacatecas.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Martha Stewart suggests using half of the pristine pecan halves on top of the filling, arranging them in concentric circles.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Advertisement Despite the fact that Perseverance has been diligently filling its tubes and leaving them on the surface, none of the other hardware for the complicated MSR relay has been built.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Forgettable minutes are just filling time.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling
Noun
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Many of us garden on the fill that was bulldozed around when our home was built.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fill is a supportive memory foam that molds to your head and neck, and the cover is hypoallergenic and machine washable.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Check for any stains and treat them accordingly before loading the sheets into the washing machine.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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In digital services, apply the same scrutiny to login friction, loading messages, or chatbot delays.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For snacks and sandwiches, try packing them in a reusable silicone bag like Stasher (from $11).—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Live records could also be a way of fulfilling a contractual obligation (too many examples to cite) or a way to mollify fans who were going to have to wait a while for another studio record (Fleetwood Mac’s 1980’s concert record, which bridged the gap between Tusk and Mirage).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tom’s appeal includes an elevated menu offering lobster tacos and craft beers and its dedication to a 360-degree viewing experience on game day, cramming each restaurant with more than 100 televisions tuned to multiple sports around the country.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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There's no forcibly cramming the phone into your pockets—the Air just fits.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For large enterprise venues, that may mean plugging into a major CDP system and customizing it with internal resources.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Industry executives such as Aravind Kamireddy grasp the reality that plugging the talent gap is not an overnight solution but rather a strategic need.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The garden is satisfying to Ramona.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Outside of Seville, Thompson, Lyles, and Bednarek keeping the Jamaica versus USA rivalry alive, the most notable observation of the race is that 50% of the finalists were from African nations, a strong feat for an event typically dominated by the aforementioned countries.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Hadden-Paton was unsuccessful in keeping his dapper suit, his costar, Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham, confessed to Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan on Live!—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Filling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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