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as in to load
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
fill the basket with apples
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2
as in to plug
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 to fulfill
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 fill
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Their activities might seem banal — carrying a bag of groceries filled with fruits and vegetables, or a fluffy white cat — but the sharp color coordination and gussied up models give the images a psychedelic feel.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
There was a rhythm guitar player, who played rhythm exclusively, and a lead guitarist, who played the leads and fills.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Florida begins a four-game road trip on Tuesday completely filled with contests against teams either in the playoff field or just on the outside looking in — Montreal on Tuesday, Toronto (45-25-4, 94 points) on Wednesday, Ottawa on Saturday and the Detroit Red Wings (34-33-6, 74 points) on Sunday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Their activities might seem banal — carrying a bag of groceries filled with fruits and vegetables, or a fluffy white cat — but the sharp color coordination and gussied up models give the images a psychedelic feel.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
The election season had its fill of drama: Stevens filed a lawsuit to try to disqualify Herz, alleging that Herz didn’t meet the residency requirements to run for office.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
There was a rhythm guitar player, who played rhythm exclusively, and a lead guitarist, who played the leads and fills.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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Karlie Davison singled, Payton Burnham reached on a fielder's choice and Reagan Johnson legged out an infield single to load the bases with one out.—
Christina Long,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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Clevinger walked Trout to load the bases with two outs, but struck out Soler to end the threat and keep the Sox ahead by three runs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The MoD spokesperson pointed to the U.K.'s commitment to plug an extra £5 billion, or $6.4 billion, into the defense budget in 2025, and raise defense spending to hit 2.5 percent of the U.K.'s GDP by 2027.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Districts across the Bay Area face budget deficits ranging from $20 million to $113 million and have turned to school closures and layoffs to plug holes.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The story of this ranch dates to 1985 when Jim Kouf set out to fulfill a childhood promise to himself.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Reaching out and connecting with another person fulfills a basic human need for belonging and validation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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After nearly three decades, Bad Boy still plays things relatively straight in the burger universe: proudly calorie-packed and filling.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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Carter, our former Test Kitchen director, crafted a recipe for a mustard that uses hard cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples for a fruitier edge, but one that still packs a punch.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Best Southern Trips To Take With Your Grandkids Southern Road Trip Ideas These destinations are packed with things to do, but the journey is also part of the fun.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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There is still work to do to secure the top 50 finish, but Kim is now safely inside the cut line and will have the chance to seal the deal over the final 36 holes of the tournament.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The top six automatically seal entry to next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Using packing cubes can also be useful to prevent things from shifting around.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pack and Travel Responsibly for Your Vacation Sustainable packing and mindful habits during vacations play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By eight, when the rabbi arrives to lead the prayers, the living room and kitchen are crammed with people.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Every closet, every cabinet, every drawer and every storage space is crammed with junk.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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