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
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The operation now fills several buildings in a Seymour industrial park.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
Amundsen’s work is in keeping with the rest of the show, which fills two halls at the liberal arts school with visual and multimedia works that probe the persistence of radioactive materials.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The plush red seats of the Concertgebouw's main auditorium are occupied by students cramming for upcoming exams and finishing dissertations as classical music fills the hall.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Chefs here cook with what farmers harvest each week, so restaurant menus change constantly, and every Saturday morning the Midtown Farmers Market, ranked the best in California and third in the nation by the American Farmland Trust, fills several blocks.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Tillander fills the role left vacant by the departure of Shari Moore, who retired as clerk last December after nearly 40 years with the city.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2026
One that fills Boiseans with instant joy.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Platinum requires 12 regular fills or six premium fills in the same timeframe.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The average American over age 65 fills or refills an average of 32 prescriptions per year, with 20% taking more than 10 unique medications per year.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Insulation still matters at this price point—some coats use down while others rely on high-performing synthetic fills that are often easier (and cheaper) to maintain.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
To build a strong and durable team, CFOs should take a strategic approach to hiring the right talent over fast fills and creating (or shifting) their organizational structure.
—Helen Mason, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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The footage appears to be captured from a Wyze indoor security camera and caught the moment the cat moves close to the camera and its face fills the frame before the video feed is interrupted—giving the impression that the device has been intentionally disabled.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The operation now fills several buildings in a Seymour industrial park.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
Amundsen’s work is in keeping with the rest of the show, which fills two halls at the liberal arts school with visual and multimedia works that probe the persistence of radioactive materials.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The plush red seats of the Concertgebouw's main auditorium are occupied by students cramming for upcoming exams and finishing dissertations as classical music fills the hall.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Chefs here cook with what farmers harvest each week, so restaurant menus change constantly, and every Saturday morning the Midtown Farmers Market, ranked the best in California and third in the nation by the American Farmland Trust, fills several blocks.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Tillander fills the role left vacant by the departure of Shari Moore, who retired as clerk last December after nearly 40 years with the city.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2026
One that fills Boiseans with instant joy.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some hotels also outfit their bedscapes with down-alternative pillows, which mirror the feel of a classic down feather pillow with hypoallergenic fills that are just as soft and supportive for all sleep styles—from back sleepers to stomach sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Platinum requires 12 regular fills or six premium fills in the same timeframe.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The average American over age 65 fills or refills an average of 32 prescriptions per year, with 20% taking more than 10 unique medications per year.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Drummer Stuart Springthorpe is the secret co-MVP of Watching, keeping its molasses-slow time and inserting infrequent but always impactful tom-heavy fills into the album’s surfeit of negative space.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2026
Insulation still matters at this price point—some coats use down while others rely on high-performing synthetic fills that are often easier (and cheaper) to maintain.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
To build a strong and durable team, CFOs should take a strategic approach to hiring the right talent over fast fills and creating (or shifting) their organizational structure.
—Helen Mason, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fills
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Sometimes a quiz page loads slowly, and completing quizzes requires excessive clicking.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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This app generates a virtual computer, which then loads a computer operating system such as Microsoft’s flagship.—
Dwight Silverman,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Greek yogurt packs 10 to 20 grams per serving, and a 3-ounce chicken breast provides 26 grams.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Restorative services — fillings, root canals, crowns and dentures — were eliminated under those cuts.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Director Allan Deberton crams much story and characterization in those opening frames.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the show crams everything into a space that can't hold it, culminating in this past third season that exploded with too much of practically everything.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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For older systems, travelers can purchase additional accessories like AirFly, which plugs into the headphone jack and connects to wireless headphones via Bluetooth.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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