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as in to satisfy
to do what is required by the terms of
the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract
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2
as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you have fulfilled your duties most admirably
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Recent Examples of fulfill
At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the offices that fulfill such requests have been eliminated, according to press reports.
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Reshma Ramachandran, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
These recent measures address rogue law firms and fulfill his commitment to holding bad actors accountable.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
In order to fulfill that dream, women will need to get onboard.
—Amanda Hess, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
While this statute affirms MBDA’s long-term mission, the recent staffing reductions raise questions about its capacity to fulfill these responsibilities in practice.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Reshma Ramachandran, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
These recent measures address rogue law firms and fulfill his commitment to holding bad actors accountable.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
In order to fulfill that dream, women will need to get onboard.
—Amanda Hess, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
While this statute affirms MBDA’s long-term mission, the recent staffing reductions raise questions about its capacity to fulfill these responsibilities in practice.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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During a hearing on Monday, Sweeney expressed skepticism that the 24 hours notice that the administration had pledged to provide would satisfy the U.S. Supreme Court's April 7 order requiring migrants be given the opportunity to challenge their removals in court.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Hall of Fame voting panel will meet May 20 in Charlotte and determine the Class of 2026.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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In February 2024, Francis met with the trustees of the University of Notre Dame, a Catholic institution in Indiana.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The aviation industry expects the exemption to help companies keep costs down during a sharp pullback in travel spending by consumers worried about slower economic growth and higher inflation.—
Rajesh Kumar Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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There is plenty to keep the Forest faithful enthused until the end of the season.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Their offense, though, is performing below league average.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Each task is repeated about 50 times, and patients might perform a total of 300 repetitions in a single session, Subramani Seetharama, a rehabilitation specialist at Hartford HealthCare, said.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel. 7.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Fulfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfill. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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