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fills 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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"While Sepa do their own regular monitoring of rivers, this fills in the gaps and allows everyone to react quickly if something is going wrong."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The Journal’s article fills in some of the blanks.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

They’re just assuming that the narrative fills in for the supporting evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Winn said that Medicaid fills in a gap for people who don’t qualify for disability insurance but also can’t work.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

“And both of you would be out here so Boo would cry,” Ray fills in.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko