FILLED Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

filled 1 of 2

adjective

as in packed

containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible filled baskets of every variety of apple were available at the farmers' market

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filled

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verb

past tense of fill

as in loaded

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained fill the basket with apples

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as in plugged

to close up so that no empty spaces remain before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty

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as in fulfilled

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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Adjective

Maybe the sign-up flow has too many fields, the first action users need to take isn't obvious or there's a setting that should have been pre-filled. — Kelli Behan-Aspland, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025

Verb

Tuesday night in Queens was no different, as Eala fans filled the 14,000-capacity Louis Armstrong Stadium with Filipino flags and roaring cheers. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Other tips include sharing meals and making sure half the plate is filled with vegetables. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Ross provided his former campaign manager with a black nylon glove containing a plastic bag filled with a white powder and a pink-and-white capsule, according to the Department of Justice. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026 The prototypes were successfully filled, sealed, and tested without leaks. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 The other requires local water providers to determine whether the water use of large data centers — for cooling of spaces filled with heat-emitting servers — is compatible with the local water supply. — Des Moines Register, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026 The room was filled the quiet urgency that comes just before incision. — Debra Eluobaju, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026 Gloria lived a full, wonderful life filled with friends and great conversations and worthy causes. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 This online co-op game brings players together in an open-world sandbox filled with mini-games, collectibles, and tons of secrets. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled

Adjective

Late-summer weekends will stay packed, but selection and pricing dynamics shift as harvests wind down and vendors face more end-of-day surplus.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026
For the first time, Rodrigo hosted her own festival, featuring a packed lineup of women including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Garbage and Mitski.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of packed

Verb

When referee Rick Knox confiscated the belt, Christian loaded up his wrist brace with a wrench.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In the top of the sixth with the Mets up 1-0 and the bases loaded, Lavender was brought in to get out of a jam for right-hander Christian Scott.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of loaded

Verb

Also mentioned around the time of the Remix reveal was an imminent update to the standalone base Polymega unit, which doesn’t need a PC t0 run and can be plugged directly into a TV or monitor via HDMI.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
What a new staff means for Benton The previous coaching staff immediately plugged Benton in as a nose tackle in the base defense and was reluctant to move him.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of plugged

Verb

This acquisition, expected to be fulfilled in several years, will provide crucial in-flight refueling capabilities, which Qatar currently lacks.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Hutton said her charter authority board didn’t feel Bowman’s previous school board fulfilled its fiduciary responsibilities.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

Adjective

Residents described idling in traffic as roads became jammed with evacuees.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Even when turned off, internal components like microswitches or thermal relays can fail or become jammed by breadcrumbs, potentially causing the heating element to turn on unexpectedly.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of jammed

Verb

The court sent unresolved questions about whether the warrant in that case satisfied constitutional requirements back to a lower court.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
The court did not decide whether the particular geofence warrant ultimately satisfied the Fourth Amendment's probable cause and particularity requirements.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Parking at Ventura Harbor is free Monday through Thursday, and $10 for a full-day pass Friday through Sunday and on major holidays.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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