fill (up)

verb

Definition of fill (up)next
as in to pass (into)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill (up)
  1. infuse
  2. saturate
  3. steep
  4. imbue
  5. soak
  6. permeate
  7. pervade
  8. penetrate
Verb
  • But Vera, the character, is far more than that, and not just because Blethyn infuses her with such a captivating mix of slovenliness and precision, prickliness and empathy.
    Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Her dreams of a more diverse world infuse the entire musical with a sense of hope that bubbles under all the glorious dancing and some very big laughs.
    Chad Jones, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of infuse
Verb
  • The market was saturated with SEO tools, but few were leveraging AI to provide genuinely actionable insights.
    Serkan Şafak, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Along Bourbon Street, the flashing blue lights of more police cars than usual cast a strobe effect as music from street drummers, jazz bands, and bar DJs saturates the crisp air.
    Janna A. Zanzi, AFAR Media, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of saturate
Verb
  • His name would be further steeped into Chiefs history after scoring the winning goal in the 3-2 victory against City.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Between the lines: There are a bunch of fancy hotel teas with high prices to match — especially around the holidays — though more casual places are steeping it up.
    Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of steep
Verb
  • Constructed with indigenous wood and bamboo and imbued with a vibrant flower garden, this rustic hotel provides guests with a glimpse into the traditional architecture and culture of Araucanía, with ten colorful rooms to choose from across the property.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Often imbuing a sense of warmth, texture, and rich details, Spanish colonial types of homes are still common in Southern California and beyond, but often with a modern twist.
    Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of imbue
Verb
  • Photos show crews leading the soaking wet Appaloosa back on solid ground.
    Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Situated next to the teak soaking tub, it’s illuminated by the sun via an airy skylight that pays homage to traditional Japanese Ryoka, aka inns.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of soak
Verb
  • The lyrics also highlight the struggles against gentrification, colonial legacy, and cultural erosion—a theme that permeates much of his album.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation have little doubt that Monday’s certification of Donald Trump’s presidential election will go smoothly compared to the chaos and violence that permeated the U.S. Capitol four years ago.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of permeate
Verb
  • Panic, uncertainty and shock have pervaded the community.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
  • By itself, the manifesto was little more than a restatement of the libertarian ethos that has long pervaded some corners of Silicon Valley.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of pervade
Verb
  • One system fans can follow is the COLD system, as explained by doctors in the Sports Medicine and Performance Center at the University of Kansas Health System: Clean: clean clothes avoid dirt or moisture that could allow the wind and cold to penetrate.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
  • For decades, scientists have been using large drills to penetrate Arctic ice sheets and extract columns of ice up to 11,000 feet long.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of penetrate
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