filler

as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

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Recent Examples of filler Each year, my basket of candy has dwindled to a single just-in-case variety bag, becoming dessert for the night and eventually, filler for my coffee-table candy bowl. Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024 The average number of filler words or passive phrases per minute. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024 Additionally, the volumizing serum is designed to complement dermal filler injections. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 These endurance-style fillers are designed to evacuate air from the tank as fuel is blasted in at a high rate. New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for filler 
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Noun
  • Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione’s other meal choices in prison so far have included tacos or bean wrap filling, barbecue chicken or brown rice with vegetables, chicken tetrazzini, a hamburger, porcupine meatball, and mashed potatoes, per TMZ.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Prep for chilly winter weather with the Organic Pillow, featuring warm yet moisture-wicking wool in the fill.
    Abbey Stone, SELF, 1 Dec. 2024
  • To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Think about it: The holiday season involves packing bags, bedazzling your tree with baubles, and kneading dough for sugar cookies.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As seen with companies like Microsoft, GE Digital and many others, AI can also drive intelligent packing, which involves gathering data from pictures of what needs to be moved to compile a list of materials that will be required.
    Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Silicone padding and foam cushioning ensure a pleasing key sound as well as precise typing and a better gaming experience.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Their sound is warm and bassy, yet refreshingly refined, and their durable plastic shells harbor plush padding for hours of comfort.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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