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 Lead with the punch, remove filler words, and be the most direct version of you. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Researchers in Germany have recently unveiled a novel laser welding technology that eliminates the need for filler wire and delivers stronger, crack-free joints for electric vehicles, aerospace tanks, and heavy steel structures. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025 The show was a no-filler hour and a half, with high-energy hits abounding and the audience at a near-constant state of singing along. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025 This was a band that, despite 16 years apart, looked and sounded capable of taking over the stadium-rock throne that’s soon to be vacated by perennial seat fillers like the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and U2. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • Topped with slices of baguette and plenty of cheese, this classic soup is hearty and filling.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The linen gets softer with every wash, too, and the interior 100% polyester fill won’t shift or bunch up.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Get your fill for a limited time.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Keep reading for more Quince packing essentials from $40.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Choosing a carry-on that’s large enough to accommodate your packing needs is crucial; without it, your attempts at saving space will likely fall flat.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both pieces are upholstered in plush dark velvet with foam padding and stand on stylish golden iron legs.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This was the mid 1980s and tandem skydiving hadn’t been popularized yet, so his father, Roger, adjusted accordingly by stuffing carpet padding into the leg pads to stop him from fussing.
    Angelina Liu, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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