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verb

ˈfil How to pronounce fill (audio)
Definition of fillnext
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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fill

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noun

as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something we ripped the tag off years ago, so we have no idea what the fill in that pillow is

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Recent Examples of fill
Verb
He was filled with ambition to see more of the country, write a spy thriller and literally climb more hills. — Andrea Javor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Schulz said the role has, quite literally, big shoes to fill. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
That’s why this list includes both heavy, high fill powers and light inserts that will please even the hottest sleepers. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026 She’s gotten trained in the Neil Peart school of drum fill writing and rhythm writing. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill
  1. load
  2. plug
  3. fulfill
  4. filling
  5. pack
  6. seal
  7. satisfy
  8. packing
Verb
  • The crude that Tehran is able to load on tankers probably doesn't make it past the blockade, Smith added.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the third inning, the Royals left the bases loaded as Jac Caglianone and Salvador Perez struck out in a clutch situation.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of load
Verb
  • This isn’t as simple as plugging a player into the lineup in Madden NFL 27.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There is no plug-and-play replacement for one of the game’s best pass-blocking tackles.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of plug
Verb
  • During the holidays, that could mean repositioning inventory as demand shifts, identifying supplier or transportation delays sooner, or dynamically finding the fastest and most cost-effective way to fulfill an order when conditions change.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than chasing virality and social media hits, Obeid advises restaurants to focus deeper on creating businesses that fulfill a need for the community around them.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfill
Noun
  • Four humble ingredients come together inside a tortilla to make something transcendent — melty, fluid, fleetingly crunchy, soft, toothsome, rich and filling.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Krispy Kreme rolled out a Maple Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake filling, maple icing, graham crunch and a maple drizzle.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of filling
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  • Available in 12 colors, these jeans pack a ton of versatility.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • High-Protein Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds are packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of pack
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  • But on a final attempt to tie the game with time expired, quarterback Cruz James was intercepted by TFA freshman Jaylen Johnson in the end zone to seal TFA’s victory.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Stars Gianna Jun as Professor Se-jeong, who is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference, causing authorities to seal the facility.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of seal
Verb
  • Two exes alleged Watts blew past their boundaries to satisfy his own needs.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But this does not eliminate whether Walter will eventually need to sell his sports assets to satisfy lenders, regulators or investors.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfy
Noun
  • This saves you a ton of energy during the packing process, says Olivia Hyde, an account director who has moved almost every year of her life, including four times within New York City.
    — Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, the multi-section design allows for the Talo to by easily disassembled for packing or storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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