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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Early-arriving downtown office workers confronted basements filled with rapidly rising waters.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Joss & Main Vince Geometric Jute-Blend Throw Pillow Swap out other pillow covers for this jute-blend one that can also be purchased with down or polyester fill.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Disinformation will fill every gap.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Early-arriving downtown office workers confronted basements filled with rapidly rising waters.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Knead and scrape with the fill stick until the hole is covered, then rub excess wax away.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Joss & Main Vince Geometric Jute-Blend Throw Pillow Swap out other pillow covers for this jute-blend one that can also be purchased with down or polyester fill.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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The Mets had the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning and were already leading 9-5 when Tyrone Taylor hit a deep drive to the warning track at Citi Field.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Holt Logistics employs about 500 workers at the Port of Philadelphia, where longshoremen unpack and load products like fruit from around the world — produce destined for supermarkets across the U.S.—
Tom Hanson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 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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For years, she has been plugged into an extensive on-the-ground South Bay network often identified with Assemblymember David Alvarez, Moreno’s former boss at City Hall.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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However, after making season one, Gilroy and Luna both realized that their initial aim was too ambitious and likely required at least a decade of their lives to fulfill.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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The tech executive hired several young engineers aged 19-24 to fulfill his directives at DOGE, which centered on eliminating positions Musk deemed to be unnecessary.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 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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Whisk together pudding and pie filling, milk, and coconut extract in a large bowl until smooth and starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, and it can be applied on its own or mixed into a moisturizer.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ironwood delivers higher throughput compared to previous Google Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and Google really plans to pack these chips in.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The streamer is launching the untitled series this summer, after the club, which was relegated last season, sealed promotion at the first chance after beating Peterborough on Tuesday (April 8).—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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When’s your birthday? Phase 4: Sign Me Up for a Second Date Time to seal the deal—the last few minutes of a date are crucial to make sure a second date happen.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling to see what else should be on your camping packing list.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Voigt now has a pre-flight routine that includes wearing protective layers and packing essentials to guard against worst-case scenarios.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The result is that what was once a star core becomes a stellar remnant with the mass of the sun crammed down in a diameter of around 12 miles (20 kilometers).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands are crammed into squalid tent camps with dwindling food after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports more than a month ago.—
Isaac Scharf,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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