filled (up)

verb

past tense of fill (up)
as in saturated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled (up)
  1. saturated
  2. imbued
  3. infused
  4. steeped
  5. drenched
Verb
  • In too many countries, young people are still pushed to go to university even though many will drop out or the job market for their career choice is saturated.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • The spirituality throughout is imbued with a solemn reverence more Catholic than Baptist.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Big Tech platforms in 2022 were all massively profitable but maturing, run by CEOs imbued with the cult of the founder.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of imbued
Verb
  • Luhansk, this terra incognita of the independent Ukraine, is described in almost carnivalesque terms, but this is a carnival infused with absurdity and even cruelty.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This year, venture capital firms Stripes and Imaginary Ventures infused the brand with $18 million.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of infused
Verb
  • After being cold-steeped, the tea is made into a cordial, a two-day process.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 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 steeped
Verb
  • Forecasters are warning South Florida residents that numerous cities will be drenched in rainfall that may lead to bouts of flash flooding and some thunderstorms Saturday night.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Janelle Monáe is absolutely drenched in fake blood and standing in the middle of a cemetery.
    — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of drenched
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“Filled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filled%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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