as in packed
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
filled baskets of every variety of apple were available at the farmers' market
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as in loaded
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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as in plugged
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 fulfilled
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 filled
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 June 2026
This past offseason was a nightmare filled with mistakes, and the season has been plagued by one injury after another.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 16 June 2026
After surgery or biopsy, patients often receive a pathology report filled with unfamiliar medical terminology.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The villas are filled with books, instruments, games, curios and thoughtful details that suggest actual living rather than generic hospitality design.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Days filled with seemingly endless sunlight, tables piled high with fresh seafood and fleetingly in-season strawberries, cozy lakeside cottages… there’s a lot to love about a Scandinavian summer.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Adjective
The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The plane, filled with 11 skydivers and a pilot, crashed shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 June 2026
This past offseason was a nightmare filled with mistakes, and the season has been plagued by one injury after another.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 16 June 2026
After surgery or biopsy, patients often receive a pathology report filled with unfamiliar medical terminology.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The villas are filled with books, instruments, games, curios and thoughtful details that suggest actual living rather than generic hospitality design.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Tables filled with food, cheerful toasts and a genuine love for partying became popular with non-Armenian clientele too.
—Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Days filled with seemingly endless sunlight, tables piled high with fresh seafood and fleetingly in-season strawberries, cozy lakeside cottages… there’s a lot to love about a Scandinavian summer.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled
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Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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From what archaeologists gathered, the Roman villa garden featured a flowerbed enclosed in a courtyard with rows of packed ceramic pots, as per Ancient Origins.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give the Angels an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings, and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth in a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give Los Angeles an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth to help the Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Water bursts from a door, and Grande finds herself in a room where a version of herself is plugged into a computer with her memories being erased.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Factory owners simply plugged new power sources into the same floor plan, workflows and organizational structure.—
Dave Grow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Fast forward to July 2024, Cypress Hill fulfilled the prophecy by joining the LSO for a one-night concert of their 1993 album, Black Sunday, at the Royal Albert Hall.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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And this team fulfilled that hope with grit, resilience and heart — just like the five boroughs itself.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Earlier drones relied on satellite navigation, which is less precise, even if not jammed or spoofed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The company says the missile can strike targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) while maintaining precision even in heavily jammed electronic warfare environments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Once stuffed, these jumbo shells transform in the oven, turning golden brown, bubbling, and crisp.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The famous pencils stuffed in Grace's hair?—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The low-wing, single-engine turboprop plane was not able to make it to full power, according to officials with the Bates County Emergency Management Agency.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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“Filled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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