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fill-in

[fil-in] / ˈfɪlˌɪn /


fill in


VERB
act as substitute
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
leave blank


Example Sentences

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There are two things: One is something people have said for a long time the pool needs, that somebody has to fill in the spaces between the concrete slabs to make sure they don’t leak.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

California has tried to keep people insured by using state tax money to fill in the gap for lower-income families.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Officials estimate Lake Powell will receive the least amount of water this year since the reservoir began to fill in 1963.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But for now, without the Dutch couple to fill in the gaps and officials unable to fully reconstruct their travels, many questions about how this outbreak started remain unanswered.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“Jenny wants me to fill in for you on Dog Squad.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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