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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3
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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Early-arriving downtown office workers confronted basements filled with rapidly rising waters.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Joss & Main Vince Geometric Jute-Blend Throw Pillow Swap out other pillow covers for this jute-blend one that can also be purchased with down or polyester fill.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Disinformation will fill every gap.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Early-arriving downtown office workers confronted basements filled with rapidly rising waters.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Knead and scrape with the fill stick until the hole is covered, then rub excess wax away.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Joss & Main Vince Geometric Jute-Blend Throw Pillow Swap out other pillow covers for this jute-blend one that can also be purchased with down or polyester fill.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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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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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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Only plug one heat-producing appliance into a receptacle outlet at a time.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The plan was to plug 36-year-old D.J. Lemahieu into the position, after the 14-year veteran played 36 games there in last season and 69 in 2023.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The tech executive hired several young engineers aged 19-24 to fulfill his directives at DOGE, which centered on eliminating positions Musk deemed to be unnecessary.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, after making season one, Gilroy and Luna both realized that their initial aim was too ambitious and likely required at least a decade of their lives to fulfill.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Classic Deviled Eggs The filling for this no-frills deviled egg recipe is made with just the basics: mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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After popping the balloon, their little ones joined in on the excitement and cut into a cake that had pink filling.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In total, your cereal dinner should pack around 30 grams of protein and enough fiber to reach your 25-to-35-gram-per-day goal, according to Van Eck.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 300 people packed U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs’ townhall this week in El Cajon, many looking for answers and reassurance from the Democratic congresswoman about how to push back against President Trump’s agenda.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The dome also includes a mechanism to seal the interior, preventing wind, rain, dust, and light from entering.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, the Pistons didn’t crumble this time around and Dennis Schröder’s huge three-pointer gave Detroit a 97-94 lead with just 55 seconds remaining, before the German guard and Jalen Duren sealed the win with free throws.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling to see what else should be on your camping packing list.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Voigt now has a pre-flight routine that includes wearing protective layers and packing essentials to guard against worst-case scenarios.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The result is that what was once a star core becomes a stellar remnant with the mass of the sun crammed down in a diameter of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands are crammed into squalid tent camps with dwindling food after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports more than a month ago.—
Isaac Scharf,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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