Thesaurus results for FILLER

filler

noun

ˈfi-lər

Definition of filler

as in filling

soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

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Recent Examples of filler The alternative to cementitious grout is epoxy grout, which is made from epoxy resins and a filler powder. — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Bryce told Kennedy News and Media that an obsession with lip and cheek filler, thick fake eyelashes and a breast enlargement led her to spend £22,000 (around $30,000) on her appearance. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 There are also new voice-to-text tools that remove filler words and clean up formatting, while writing assistance can use what’s on your screen to help draft, rewrite, and refine messages. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2026 To go the distance, a larger fuel tank was given, along with a race-style oversize filler. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filler

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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

Noun

One fill is claimed to be good for up to 10 chain lubes – that's a 20% increase over the Lubri Disc.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Researchers compared data on two groups each with more than 500 people who were prescribed three fills of semaglutide or tirzepatide over six months.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of fill

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Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop comfy travel outfits worth packing, with standout staples starting at just $15.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of packing

Noun

Lightly lined wireless cups add shape without bulky padding, while stretchy side bands smooth under clothing.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
The Ferrari, which was modified with custom seat tracks and padding density so the 6-foot-6 NBA legend could fit into it, according to Hemmings, vanished from public view after being sold by Jordan in December 2002.

— Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of padding

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