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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
Even in the deep ocean, which is filled with alien-like creatures, the whales almost feel like a master alien. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 With less than three weeks until Election Day, Republicans filled a Monroe, Michigan, rally on Thursday to convince voters to vote red up and down the ticket, with Vice President JD Vance as their headliner. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
Lots at the center of campus fill faster than those on the campus outskirts. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The best way to care for a pillow depends on its fill, so always start by checking the manufacturer’s care label. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 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
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  • Later in the inning, Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia walked in the tying run (credited to starter Tyler Glasnow for having initially loaded the bases).
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Storyteller experiments with some next-generation convertible furniture designs to make the new van even more versatile and better equipped for loading up gear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • Every home is different, with unique needs — there is no single plug-and-play solution.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside T’Vondre Sweat, Jackson has been tasked with plugging the middle of the Jets’ defensive line and helping stop the run.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • While eliminating progressive programs, Walls said the state should fulfill its obligation to fully and equally fund all public schools.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The perfecting statement and requested cure The notice must explicitly state that it is served to fulfill the procedural prerequisite for pursuing the statutory civil remedy.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfill
Noun
  • Services include dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals, along with hearing evaluations and free hearing aids.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In August, human remains, including a jawbone with teeth and dental fillings and rib bones, were discovered at Boulder Beach in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Platforms are increasingly using unskippable 30-second TV-style ads, while numerous creator videos are packed with sponsor segments, product placements and pitches.
    — William Daddi, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The nearby Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters, however, was packed with customers as owners had purchased a generator in hopes of avoiding future business closures.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pack
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  • With the tying run at second base, Cleveland sent up Jo Adell, another impactful midseason acquisition who helped seal the game one win with a two-run single in the ninth inning.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • And for anyone who likes their coastal digs mostly white but not entirely without a little whimsy, the wallpaper might just seal the deal.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
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  • That answer is unlikely to satisfy many Democratic primary voters, according to a poll of six early primary states conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfy
Noun
  • Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This 20,000-square-foot campus in Englewood, housed in a former mattress factory, will have much more space for food packing and cold storage.
    — Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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