filling in

VERB

answer in writing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fill out insert

WEAK

advise apprise clue complete inform notify post sign tell warn write in

Antonyms

WEAK

leave blank

VERB

act as substitute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

replace

WEAK

deputize insinuate interject interpose represent stand in substract take the place of understudy

Antonyms

WEAK

leave blank

Example Sentences

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From the scaffolding, restorers have been meticulously filling in damaged portions of the frescoes and conservatively layering paint over bare sections with delicate brushes, their hands protected by gloves.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Once you play the predictor, you will get a chance to enter the draw by filling in a form.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Guerrero said “the community was a big help in filling in all the background colors that I need in order to build the detail and layers” on the two mural panels she designed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Good morning, I’m filling in for Spencer Jakab today.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Thanks for filling in for me at the ribbon-chomping ceremony’?”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein