1
as in loads
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packs
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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as in fulfills
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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as in fillings
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something
we ripped the tag off years ago, so we have no idea what the fill in that pillow is
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Recent Examples of fills
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Kogonada fills the film with saturated colors, favoring the primary standbys of fire-engine red, raincoat yellow and mailbox blue.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Medicaid fills this gap, offering comprehensive coverage to people with IDD who are frequently excluded from mainstream systems of insurance and support.
—Our Place, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
White fills a vacancy left by Benjamin Cheeks, who served about five months as a magistrate judge last year before President Joe Biden appointed him to be a district judge.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
There are always long lines for the Goodwill Disneyland sale and the large parking lot often fills up quickly.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
The liquid, which is electrically non-conductive, fills all the spaces between the cells, ensuring direct and uniform contact for heat transfer.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Park Station fills a stein-sized hole in an island that’s otherwise known for open-air beer haunts.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba with the kind of voice that fills a room and a presence that anchors a world.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
To build a strong and durable team, CFOs should take a strategic approach to hiring the right talent over fast fills and creating (or shifting) their organizational structure.
—Helen Mason, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Kogonada fills the film with saturated colors, favoring the primary standbys of fire-engine red, raincoat yellow and mailbox blue.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Medicaid fills this gap, offering comprehensive coverage to people with IDD who are frequently excluded from mainstream systems of insurance and support.
—Our Place, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
White fills a vacancy left by Benjamin Cheeks, who served about five months as a magistrate judge last year before President Joe Biden appointed him to be a district judge.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
There are always long lines for the Goodwill Disneyland sale and the large parking lot often fills up quickly.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
The liquid, which is electrically non-conductive, fills all the spaces between the cells, ensuring direct and uniform contact for heat transfer.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Park Station fills a stein-sized hole in an island that’s otherwise known for open-air beer haunts.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba with the kind of voice that fills a room and a presence that anchors a world.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Among our picks are soft feather pillows with breathable fabrics and adjustable fills.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
To build a strong and durable team, CFOs should take a strategic approach to hiring the right talent over fast fills and creating (or shifting) their organizational structure.
—Helen Mason, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fills
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And don't forget the mini space rover that loads into the cargo pod.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Garfield loads Hank with chummy physicality.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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The smallest snake in the state, the pygmy rattlesnake, packs a punch given its compact size.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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An approachable and affordable whiskey that’s extremely easy to sip, yet still packs flavor, is an opportunity to bring more would-be whiskey drinkers into the fold.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the bottom is my backup lover, Toby, who struggles making his fillings and has to make them again.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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His positively pretty take on the ubiquitous street snack pani puri, a crispy shell with assorted fillings and a spiced water, for example, involves a delicate buckwheat tart cradling zippy passionfruit and apple that’s adorned with tiny edible flowers.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Ferryman crams the Warren home with upright coffins filled with his former victims.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daniel picks it up, plugs it in, and looks through it.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Using a traditional electronic device cord, the owner plugs an inductive charging plate into an outlet.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Inzone Mouse-A keeps things simple.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Loafers and sweaters pack easily and can dress up casual outfits, while blazers and scarves offer layering versatility that keeps you looking sharp from museums to evening dinners abroad.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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They are crafted with whole animal proteins and formulated without artificial fillers.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 45-second exercise forces you to strip away the fillers and focus on making every word count.—
Carmine Gallo,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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