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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3
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
Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The free-spirited 21-year-old from Opelousas, Louisiana, goes viral for his hilarious press conference soundbites and fills up highlight reels with his dazzling catches.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Your inbox fills with team questions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Generously sized, the modern Santal fragrance fills the room with a fresh scent.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The holidays are upon us once more; a time when generosity fills the hearts of the mortal — young and old.
—Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Mendez fills the lineup slot vacated by Symone Woolridge, who left the morning co-anchor role at Channel 4 in November to be closer to family.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
The camera also captures the career-spanning memorabilia that fills his Malibu home, from a sweet, framed photo of Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore to toy versions of his chimneysweep Mary Poppins characters.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Prescription fills for Wegovy and Zepbound increased by more than 100% and 300%, respectively, since the start of 2024.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Houses are decorated, the smell of cookies fills the air, and families are sending out their holiday cards.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The free-spirited 21-year-old from Opelousas, Louisiana, goes viral for his hilarious press conference soundbites and fills up highlight reels with his dazzling catches.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Your inbox fills with team questions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Generously sized, the modern Santal fragrance fills the room with a fresh scent.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The holidays are upon us once more; a time when generosity fills the hearts of the mortal — young and old.
—Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Mendez fills the lineup slot vacated by Symone Woolridge, who left the morning co-anchor role at Channel 4 in November to be closer to family.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
The camera also captures the career-spanning memorabilia that fills his Malibu home, from a sweet, framed photo of Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore to toy versions of his chimneysweep Mary Poppins characters.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Prescription fills for Wegovy and Zepbound increased by more than 100% and 300%, respectively, since the start of 2024.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Fills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fills. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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