Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fills (up)
Verb
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Herzog takes what could be a standard National Geographic wilderness film and infuses it with deep moral questions about our search for meaning in the unknown.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Crist infuses her vegetable garden with flowers for an ornamental look.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The instrumentation is rich and textured, while Bunbury’s delivery imbues the song with wisdom and raw vulnerability.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Water pools in your eyes as serotonin saturates your nervous system.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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Here, an easy sauce of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, capers, and garlic saturates whole small red potatoes and crispy chicken thighs and legs in flavor.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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This image is a metaphor for the way imperial colonial power pervades every inch of American democracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell Arens’ cinematography simulates a fugue-like state that mirrors the vortex of grief that pervades through this heartrending film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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That attitude starts with co-owners Chris and Angie Long and permeates through president Raven Jemison on down.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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And it’s all fueled by secrecy — which permeates the insurance industry from the top all the way down to individual claims.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Fills (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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