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
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
To fill the designer's role, HGTV announced that network star Page Turner is prepped to take the lead on Season 20—and viewers may recognize her from other popular series.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Fill, fill, fill, fill, fill, fill, fill, click: Stop.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Their roadtrip is a rowdy and mischievous jaunt across the country filled with adventures, based on the exploits of Green Day and their years of living in a tour van.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
To fill the designer's role, HGTV announced that network star Page Turner is prepped to take the lead on Season 20—and viewers may recognize her from other popular series.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
Motion took the decision to elevate the 1968 casks by combining them in five new, first fill casks to create an exceptional complexity.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Fill, fill, fill, fill, fill, fill, fill, click: Stop.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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The deal reportedly loads an extra $2 billion of debt onto Cotiviti's balance sheet — bringing total debt to $7 billion and giving its PE backers very little room for error.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There were also complications in loading the set only the field, car and all, which has under 10 feet of clearance space at the one tunnel the stadium has leading into the area.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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As a result, certain high-wattage appliances and devices should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet to avoid overloading the power strip.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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The exits that aren’t needed are plugged with what’s called a door plug.—
Jason Ogaard,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ever the professional, Timberlake is back to fulfill his show schedule, and his Valentine’s Day concert may make for an even more thrilling experience for concert-goers.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Managers will be drawn to the one large-cap stock that can fulfill old goals.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Peaches are a delicious filling for these pies any time of day!—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Add fillings to potato halves and broil: Increase oven temperature to broil.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The weekend that was • Parts of the Northeast are waking up to more than a foot of snow Sunday morning, as a fast-moving winter storm, packing snow, sleet and ice, leaves more than 15 million people from the Midwest to the Northeast under winter alerts.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The modern Super Bowl goes down walking distance from New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, and the bars and restaurants will be packed.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When a child is prosecuted, juvenile cases are normally kept sealed to prioritize the rehabilitation of the child.—
Aiden Lesley,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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There was little drama thereafter, Clemson making enough free throws — and Hunter blocking a Proctor layup attempt, for good measure — to seal the win.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The luggage comes with a removable packing cube system, two shoe bags, and a laundry bag for ultimate convenience and functionality.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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The set comes with eight pieces including packing cubes at various sizes, a shoe bag, a laundry bag, and a cosmetic bag to organize your belongings.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The passengers, migrants from China and Ecuador, were crammed into the cargo area with no seats or ventilation, concealed by cardboard taped over the windows.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Things can also get frustratingly chaotic in battle when too many enemies and allies are crammed into tight quarters.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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