fill (up)

verb

Definition of fill (up)next
as in to pass (into)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fill (up)
  1. infuse
  2. saturate
  3. steep
  4. imbue
  5. soak
  6. permeate
  7. pervade
  8. penetrate
Verb
  • However, there’s something extra-special about a sweet treat infused with the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While some questioned why the association would appoint anyone who wasn’t a Catholic, much of the criticism was infused with anti-Jewish statements.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of infuse
Verb
  • The initial three rounds were not very heavy but saturated the soil and left the area much more prone to dangerous flash flooding once the fourth round of torrential rain moved through.
    — Trevor Ault, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • By then, police said the Nissan was wanted in connection with felony evading, and officers saturated the area in an effort to locate it.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of saturate
Verb
  • If everything looks and smells as expected, the tea is generally fine to steep.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Thoroughly wash strawberry leaves before enjoying them plain, tossed into smoothies or sauces, or steeped to make a tea.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steep
Verb
  • Houston could soar within it because Parton imbued it with a musical and sentimental purity that made room for the enormity of her expressiveness.
    — Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Part of it is imbuing a little personal flair to create an authentic representation of a modern Kermit.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of imbue
Verb
  • Palace workers also collected cards soaked after a nightly downpour and dried them to preserve the mourners’ messages for posterity, NRK reported.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Excess moisture is the biggest concern, so avoid soaking the surface and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of soak
Verb
  • For decades after India’s independence, suspicion of the United States permeated the Indian political class, defense establishment, bureaucracy, and scientific community.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of permeate
Verb
  • Still, the image of Curry’s fierce Frank-N-Furter continues to pervade pop culture — even if that wasn’t his original intention.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait.
    — Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of pervade
Verb
  • Their forensic multi-scale remote sensing (MSRS) framework combines satellite radar, laser scanning, and ground-penetrating radar to find suspicious areas, investigate them in detail, and probe what may be happening underground.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This can be from a gunshot, bone fragment, or anything that would be used to penetrate the brain.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of penetrate
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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