filling (up)

Definition of filling (up)next
present participle of fill (up)

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Verb
  • Born and raised in Miami, Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s career has centered around the city’s culinary identity, most notably through infusing his own heritage—Argentine and Italian—in his dishes.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn, infusing your goals with a stronger sense of purpose.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Swedish entrepreneur Bengt Mortstedt and his family have spent two decades imbuing the Bequia Beach Hotel with low-key luxury.
    Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
  • The need to complete that project has grown in urgency as NASA has faced increased competition with its space race rival, China, imbuing SpaceX’s sudden change in priorities with both financial and political stakes.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
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“Filling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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