1
as in loading
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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3
as in fulfilling
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 filling
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025
The core of each dessert is a fruit filling, with fresh diced mangoes in juice that oozes from the center and a wallop of sweet and bitter citrus in the orange.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
From police calls involving harassment complaints or yard signs to attack ads filling up residents’ mailboxes and social media feeds, the election between incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin and Ald.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Bed Pillows Designed for every type of sleeper — side, back, and stomach — the pillows are stuffed with a plush down alternative polyester filling.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025
The core of each dessert is a fruit filling, with fresh diced mangoes in juice that oozes from the center and a wallop of sweet and bitter citrus in the orange.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Adjective
Most involve drilling holes into the stump, filling them with the chemical, and then waiting.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
From police calls involving harassment complaints or yard signs to attack ads filling up residents’ mailboxes and social media feeds, the election between incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin and Ald.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling
Noun
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Create Tension Between Competing Models Most AI systems are trained to optimize a single outcome: reduce costs, minimize delays, increase fill rate.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new app offers capabilities such as generative fill, generative expand, text to image, text to video, and image to video.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leaders should focus on outcomes, not hours, ensuring that in-office mandates drive tangible benefits rather than fulfilling outdated management preferences.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Lilly started her own asset management firm in 2017, fulfilling a dream three decades in the making.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This set of six bags includes four different-sized packing cubes alongside a handy shoe bag and a pouch for delicates.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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The lower level sports a spa room with a sauna, a wine room, a gym, and a packing room for luggage and getting ready for trips.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The alluring scent of chocolate, glorious chocolate, wafts toward you, sweet but not cloying, heady and intoxicating.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Consider lemons, limes, stone fruit, green apple, white peach, or tart cherries—these flavors feel light, lively, and energizing, not cloying, explains Madeline Gordon, general manager at Wine & Rind.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Objects and plants under the tree can be lightly speckled with the shiny drops of honeydew or heavily covered with sugary substance and appear as if covered in shellac.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Starting with a sugary solution, the researchers manipulate this to form spherical droplets like tiny jellies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
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“Filling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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