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or fulfils
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as in satisfies
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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as in accomplishes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you have fulfilled your duties most admirably
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Recent Examples of fulfills
Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Yes, the grand heist fulfills the ego.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Natural gas fulfills much of this need, while coal is dirtier, expensive, and increasingly irrelevant for electricity production.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There is something about doing this all by myself that fulfills and satisfies a very special need.
—Jim Tschetter, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
If a domestic worker applies and fulfills the basic qualifications, they must be hired, Mouzin said.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Other than being a mother, she's said writing what fulfills her the most.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Hulu 'My Oxford Year' Anna (Sofia Carson) is a New Yorker who fulfills her life's dream of going to Oxford University to study poetry.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Yes, the grand heist fulfills the ego.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Natural gas fulfills much of this need, while coal is dirtier, expensive, and increasingly irrelevant for electricity production.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There is something about doing this all by myself that fulfills and satisfies a very special need.
—Jim Tschetter, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
If a domestic worker applies and fulfills the basic qualifications, they must be hired, Mouzin said.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Other than being a mother, she's said writing what fulfills her the most.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Hulu 'My Oxford Year' Anna (Sofia Carson) is a New Yorker who fulfills her life's dream of going to Oxford University to study poetry.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfills
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, this cycle rarely satisfies either partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Reskilling accomplishes this more easily than otherwise possible.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The following list puts in perspective what type of pitcher accomplishes that feat.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Civic pride meets global ambition The 2025 edition gathered nearly 13,000 attendees, including 700 professionals and 310 journalists, with screenings almost sold out and industry sessions at 90% capacity.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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School officials caution us that there’s more here than meets the eye; more on that in a minute as well.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Developed by researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the new material achieves record-high thermoelectric performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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It’s extruded as a continuous sheet and achieves an 80 percent reduction in carbon footprint compared to synthetic leather.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Filling a role with an external candidate who performs that role for another company today certainly remains a valid, viable hiring method.—
Maureen Cawley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The net effect is a reduction in the effective cost basis of the stock by the amount of the premium, potentially enhancing overall returns if the stock performs moderately well.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The only other shmup that looked this good on the Mega Drive was probably Ex-Ranza, known as Ranger-X abroad, but even that didn’t move at the pace Earthion does.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to higher rates and fewer terms, Rocket also charges closing costs, which Third Federal does not.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Fulfills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfills. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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