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 But alas, all this transaction cost the Hornets is Jusuf Nurkic, who, at this point in his career, is considered little more than salary filler to most teams. Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 In the nonsurgical realm, neuromodulators (like Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport) and hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Restylane and Juvéderm) claimed the top two spots, respectively. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 July 2025 Most traditional cat food includes wheat or corn as carb fillers. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 Is skin booster better than filler or microneedling? Skin boosters, fillers, microneedling, and other aesthetic treatments all serve different purposes. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • Packed with 30-ounce down alternative microfiber filling, the topper adds just the right amount of softness to a firm mattress.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 July 2025
  • Treatment of toothaches depends on the cause but may include professional dental cleaning, placement of a dental filling, root canal treatment, antibiotics, or oral surgery.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The fill is also designed to keep you warm during cooler seasons and cool during the warmer months.
    Christopher Murray 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, 14 July 2025
  • Comforters are usually simpler in design and fluffier in fill, with more loft and generally more warmth as well.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • If the bag has fewer pockets, travel pouches or packing cubes can help keep everything sorted.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
  • Reece Weaver, who joined the DCC in 2023 and now enters her third season on the squad, also listed boot paint as a packing essential when breaking down her cheer bag last year in an Instagram video posted by Netflix in collaboration with the DCC's official page.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Their padding is comparable to that of Hoka’s bestselling Bondi—and all that foam is stacked high in the brand’s structured H-frame that prevents rolling.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 July 2025
  • Additionally, the new collection features socks specifically crafted for active consumers, offering arch support to enhance stability, along with a cushioned sole equipped with extra padding to absorb impact.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 July 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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