1
as in loads
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in packs
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 fulfills
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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as in fillings
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something
we ripped the tag off years ago, so we have no idea what the fill in that pillow is
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Recent Examples of fills
Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The superstar fills a pair of spaces inside the top 10 on the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart this frame.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Michaels Along with an assortment of party supplies for various occasions throughout the year, Michaels now fills helium balloons too.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Jan. 2025
Thune fills the role of McConnell, who stepped down from leadership after 18 years at the helm of the Senate Republican Conference.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Dexter rolls out some plastic and fills up a needle with etorphine.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
Repeat until one drag of the spoon reveals the bottom of the pot, then quickly fills with runny egg, 6 to 8 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 1 Jan. 2025
Instead of excitedly speeding up your stirring, continue to scrape slowly until a swipe shows you the bottom of the pot, which then fills with liquid egg.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 1 Jan. 2025
Eminem actually fills a trio of spaces on the 100-spot tally, which is a large sum for any musician.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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At the heart of Lisa’s journey is motherhood – her most rewarding adventure that, despite its challenges, fills her heart with love, pride, and happiness.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The superstar fills a pair of spaces inside the top 10 on the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart this frame.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Michaels Along with an assortment of party supplies for various occasions throughout the year, Michaels now fills helium balloons too.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Jan. 2025
Thune fills the role of McConnell, who stepped down from leadership after 18 years at the helm of the Senate Republican Conference.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Dexter rolls out some plastic and fills up a needle with etorphine.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
Repeat until one drag of the spoon reveals the bottom of the pot, then quickly fills with runny egg, 6 to 8 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 1 Jan. 2025
Instead of excitedly speeding up your stirring, continue to scrape slowly until a swipe shows you the bottom of the pot, which then fills with liquid egg.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 1 Jan. 2025
Eminem actually fills a trio of spaces on the 100-spot tally, which is a large sum for any musician.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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