1
as in to load
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in to plug
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 to fulfill
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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Recent Examples of fill
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Investment Rationale In a market filled with uncertainty, AEP provides an appealing combination of defense and returns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
There was a rhythm guitar player, who played rhythm exclusively, and a lead guitarist, who played the leads and fills.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The chair of the Elected Leadership Committee position was last filled by former Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) revived the position for his close ally.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Investment Rationale In a market filled with uncertainty, AEP provides an appealing combination of defense and returns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The election season had its fill of drama: Stevens filed a lawsuit to try to disqualify Herz, alleging that Herz didn’t meet the residency requirements to run for office.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
There was a rhythm guitar player, who played rhythm exclusively, and a lead guitarist, who played the leads and fills.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Holt Logistics employs about 500 workers at the Port of Philadelphia, where longshoremen unpack and load products like fruit from around the world — produce destined for supermarkets across the U.S.—
Tom Hanson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Mets had the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning and were already leading 9-5 when Tyrone Taylor hit a deep drive to the warning track at Citi Field.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The MoD spokesperson pointed to the U.K.'s commitment to plug an extra £5 billion, or $6.4 billion, into the defense budget in 2025, and raise defense spending to hit 2.5 percent of the U.K.'s GDP by 2027.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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For years, she has been plugged into an extensive on-the-ground South Bay network often identified with Assemblymember David Alvarez, Moreno’s former boss at City Hall.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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The story of this ranch dates to 1985 when Jim Kouf set out to fulfill a childhood promise to himself.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Reaching out and connecting with another person fulfills a basic human need for belonging and validation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, and it can be applied on its own or mixed into a moisturizer.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ironwood delivers higher throughput compared to previous Google Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and Google really plans to pack these chips in.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The streamer is launching the untitled series this summer, after the club, which was relegated last season, sealed promotion at the first chance after beating Peterborough on Tuesday (April 8).—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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If the small distance between the white dwarfs wasn't evidence enough of their doomed destiny, their combined mass certainly sealed their fate.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Using packing cubes can also be useful to prevent things from shifting around.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pack and Travel Responsibly for Your Vacation Sustainable packing and mindful habits during vacations play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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By eight, when the rabbi arrives to lead the prayers, the living room and kitchen are crammed with people.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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That black blazer crammed into one of my four rolling racks?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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