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fill in

[fil-in] / ˈfɪlˌɪn /


VERB
act as substitute
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
leave blank


fill-in


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The rest of the cast were more than happy to help fill in the gaps; Ramsey says younger co-stars discussed songs and nights out.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Yet many companies have been waiting for the Treasury Department and IRS to fill in the blanks on the rules for contributions from employers and employees.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

We fill in the backstory of his narrative.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Fishery inspectors relied on local pearling leaders and divers to fill in cartographic blanks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

He would just write Mr. S and André would fill in the rest.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

Hired as the town’s fill-in sheriff—his predecessor having been found dead in his underwear, in the snow, holding a fly rod and an ice auger—Ulysses Richardson does his best to maintain discipline on the force.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

When their All-Star forward Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury, they had an appropriate fill-in to call upon: a backup big man named, coincidentally, Jaylin Williams.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

She is a frequent fill-in for “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

Cummins may return for the second Test, and for now Scott Boland is a capable fill-in with an outstanding record in Australia.

From BBC Nov. 5, 2025

He was a kind of fill-in speaker, a holy handyman.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin

Maxwell noted that his work had been covered by knowledgeable fill-ins from out of state.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2025

Robach and Holmes were frequent fill-ins on the flagship edition of “GMA,” co-anchored by George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2024

In one sense, Stewart is the latest in a line of celebrity fill-ins who have hosted “The Daily Show” since Trevor Noah left in December 2022.

From New York Times Feb. 13, 2024

Their radio analyst, Troy Murray, had cancer, and they needed fill-ins.

From Seattle Times Dec. 26, 2023

The conga drum player was especially wild, playing insane fill-ins all over the place.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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