1
as in loading
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty
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3
as in fulfilling
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 filling
Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The new government, led by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, has shown some progress in the filling of government positions, including naming a former head of police as secretary of state for public security.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Self, Kansas’ 22nd-year basketball coach — whose Jayhawks fell to West Virginia 62-61 on New Year’s Eve at Allen Fieldhouse — suffered a nasty fall while filling his car with fuel at a West 6th Street gas station in Lawrence on the morning of New Year’s Day.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to public fillings, a new business called Shahin Property Management LLC owned by Ayman Shahin, was formed.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The new government, led by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, has shown some progress in the filling of government positions, including naming a former head of police as secretary of state for public security.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
But Langdon could target another guard to try filling the hole Ivey leaves.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Self, Kansas’ 22nd-year basketball coach — whose Jayhawks fell to West Virginia 62-61 on New Year’s Eve at Allen Fieldhouse — suffered a nasty fall while filling his car with fuel at a West 6th Street gas station in Lawrence on the morning of New Year’s Day.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling
Noun
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The sun hardly sets, the landscapes (save for the glaciers) are verdant, and the waterways are choked with playful whales getting their fill before winter.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Feb. 2025
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This $189 coat is filled with 700-fill-power goose down to keep you warm without adding unnecessary bulk to your carry-on.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the driveway of a rundown house, two soldiers work quickly under the glow of headlamps, loading weapons from a shed into the back of a battered truck.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Court records show Corcoran asked Nieto's then 7-year-old daughter Melanie to stay in an upstairs bedroom before loading a rifle, a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic, and going to the living room, where his brother and his friends were watching TV.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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After learning their shoes had PFAS, the company audited their supply chain, identifying PFAS in 101 places, from shoelaces to packing receipts.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The rich palate has tons of depth, a delightful blend of root sweetness, and a long, satisfying finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hainan chicken rice is maybe my favorite chicken dish — nourishing but not heavy, comforting but not cloying.—
Mia Leimkuhler,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The butter helps cut through the cloying sweetness of the syrup without masking the maple flavor.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Focus On Digital Clutter Don’t overlook the importance of keeping your digital workspace organized.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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That could put the kibosh on keeping the home.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If passed, all sugary beverages such as soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks, will contain a 2-cents-per-ounce tax.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research gave mice the option to eat sugary snacks after a meal.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Filling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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