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 That said, many Black women are discouraged from reaching for fillers and injections. Valerie Butler, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024 Yellowstone director surprised by fan reaction to John Dutton's death: 'You are not supposed to be OK' The nearly two-hour finale had plenty of filler (again — five full minutes on Ryan and Abby?), which would have been better spent with Rainwater and the residents of the Broken Rock reservation. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024 There's criticism the show doesn't fully leverage its winning concept, sometimes opting to focus on filler 'what if' questions few considered (has anyone really been wondering what would happen if Howard the Duck got hitched?). Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 Dissolving her filler is not the only way Glanville has worked to address her concerns. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for filler 
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Noun
  • The best part is that once these rolls are cooked, the apple filling caramelizes on the bottom of the pan to create a sticky bun-like texture.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos: Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This week will have its fill of economic data that could impact where yields are headed.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For those looking for a mind-blowing date film, or for those who haven’t had their fill of mistletoe, there’s the Fifty Shades of Grey-likeBabygirl from Halina Reijn at 2,100 theaters with an eye at $7M over five days.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Walk right past baggage claim on all your future trips with these versatile and smart packing essentials.
    Neha Tandon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Packages with the logo of Amazon are transported at a packing station of a redistribution center of Amazon in Horn-Bad Meinberg, western Germany, on Dec. 9, 2024.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Saturating your carpet with anything, especially water, may penetrate deep into the carpet and into the padding beneath it.
    Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
  • There are tons of excellent pairs to choose from, but Hoka’s Clifton 9 is a top pick among our editors for its breathability and substantial (yet lightweight) padding.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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