1
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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3
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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
As cities age, their cemeteries fill up.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Open since 1951, this is the kind of place where folks from all walks of life come to get their fill.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
But then, a tribe swap happened and Jason was stuck on a new Hina tribe filled with Uli members, putting him and Matt Williams on the wrong side of the numbers.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
As cities age, their cemeteries fill up.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Facilities like Sankofa and Nova House help those recovering from addiction fill their time with activities that distract them from the urge to use.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Open since 1951, this is the kind of place where folks from all walks of life come to get their fill.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
Verb
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But if the government doesn't reopen soon, these cards will not be loaded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Three Jays pushed runs across with the bases loaded in the sixth.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Former Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth drafted him 22nd overall with an instant plug-and-play goal in mind.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each formation has its own strengths and weaknesses, and can vary significantly depending on the roles a manager is asking their players to fulfil.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are fulfilling a commitment that was originally scheduled during Charles' visit to Rome in April.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The pillows are also resistant to shifting and lumping, so the filling will remain evenly balanced, providing a reliably cozy place to rest your head every night.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The apple pie flavor boasts a filling of apple purée and fresh cream on top of a graham cracker crust, all coated with a layer of chocolate.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Common oversights include everything from not packing a universal adapter to lacking the right outfit for events like high tea or a night out at the theater.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Epstein attributes the hill’s popularity to the fans COTA attracts, drawing a comparison to the fans that pack mountainsides and hilly areas during the Tour de France cycling race each July.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The senators voted along with all but two of their Republican colleagues to successfully eliminate all funding for public media — helping to seal the fate of CPB.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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Louisville would probably look quite different if the founder of Brown-Forman never became the first whiskey maker to bottle and seal his liquor.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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That way, the whole family will get rich, diverse experiences without constant packing and unpacking.—
Christie Holmes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The set also includes two packing cubes to help keep clothes or accessories sorted.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taking a seat in a small room crammed full of film canisters, Butler took a moment to look at the script before him.—
Jay Glennie,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Interior-design firms are touting their ability to build restaurants around delivery, with bike parking, clear signage, dedicated entrances, wallfuls of cubbies to shove bags into—essentially trying to cram two experiences into a building that used to house one.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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