filler

as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

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Recent Examples of filler This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa. Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025 Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025 Holmes and other legal professionals say there are common telltale signs of careless AI use, such as citations to nonexistent case law, filler language that was left in, and ChatGPT-style emoji or formatting that looks nothing like a typical legal document. Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025 Arrange artichokes, heads of lettuce, and lotus pods in similar colored vases, or use dry split peas as a vase filler. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Sensitive sleepers who crave the feel of a firm down pillow can turn to this hypoallergenic down alternative fill.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
  • One fill of the fuel tank should be good for about 40 minutes of flight time.
    Ben Coxworth October 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That way, the whole family will get rich, diverse experiences without constant packing and unpacking.
    Christie Holmes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The set also includes two packing cubes to help keep clothes or accessories sorted.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The padding is removable for washing, however, and the material is easy to wipe down.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Of the three pairs, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are the most comfortable despite not being the lightest, thanks to their low clamp force and thick padding.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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