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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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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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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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Recent Examples of fill
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The holidays are upon us once more; a time when generosity fills the hearts of the mortal — young and old.
—Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
The jewelry collective uses 14kt gold fill that’s never inferior plated, alongside sterling silver, to make its assortment of offerings.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2024
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So when the time came to host an anniversary dinner, there was nowhere filled with more memories that could fit the bill.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The holidays are upon us once more; a time when generosity fills the hearts of the mortal — young and old.
—Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
But by the 20-second mark, Lesh is doing his typical galloping runs under the melody and coming out during rests in the chorus for some giddy yap fills.
—Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
The jewelry collective uses 14kt gold fill that’s never inferior plated, alongside sterling silver, to make its assortment of offerings.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2024
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Reading its annual report, I was reminded that, perhaps, TikTok’s algorithm has gotten too good at pointing people in the direction of sure-fire hits and less good at loading FYPs with videos people will find incredibly inventive or fascinating.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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This situation bodes well for 2025 and 2026, both of which have loaded film slates.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the last year, the Lord had been giving me little nuggets to plug into the songs.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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Energy is one: oil and gas exports account for roughly a third of government revenue, and the revenues are plugging Russia’s budget gap and propping up the economy.Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Many of the happiest super-agers never retire and have purposeful jobs that fulfill them.Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the backlog of unfulfilled orders has reached a record 17,000: at current delivery rates, this would take 14 years to fulfill, although the wait time is expected to eventually shorten.Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione’s other meal choices in prison so far have included tacos or bean wrap filling, barbecue chicken or brown rice with vegetables, chicken tetrazzini, a hamburger, porcupine meatball, and mashed potatoes, per TMZ.Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Pantry offers pastries and sandwiches and in fair weather, the patio is often packed with visitors and locals who can drink in the view of that namesake feature in the Cascade mountains.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, some believe Gaetz packs a political skillset that Democrats should exploit for their own advantage.Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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While officials caution that a deal is neither sealed nor guaranteed, the upbeat language and recent diplomatic activity point to significant momentum toward reaching a deal.Abeer Salman, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Falcons sealed the game when Jessie Bates III caught the final toss.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Think about it: The holiday season involves packing bags, bedazzling your tree with baubles, and kneading dough for sugar cookies.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tissue or Packing Paper Both tissue and packing paper are common household items that can be repurposed and, in this case, used as wrapping paper.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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But this is a Hollywood biopic that attempts to cram a very intense four-year period of history into a two-hour-and-21-minute movie.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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This tendency to cram everything in also comes at the expense of nearly all of the characters, with the exception of Chalamet’s Dylan.Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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