FILLED Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

filled 1 of 2

adjective

as in packed

containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible filled baskets of every variety of apple were available at the farmers' market

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verb

past tense of fill

as in loaded

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained fill the basket with apples

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as in plugged

to close up so that no empty spaces remain before starting to paint, fill all the cracks with putty

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as in fulfilled

to do what is required by the terms of orders received by this date will be filled in time for Christmas delivery of the merchandise

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Maybe the sign-up flow has too many fields, the first action users need to take isn't obvious or there's a setting that should have been pre-filled. — Kelli Behan-Aspland, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025

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Staffers filled the bubble near Beaver Stadium in the winter and Pegula Ice Rink in the spring with an everything-must-go Nike clean out. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 This season is filled with last minute shopping, new routines and the painstaking transition from being up all night to early morning alarms once again. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 These casks were then filled with mature whiskey which was distilled at Boann a few years ago using the distillery’s Preston’s Vintage Mashbill XI recipe. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 The plants will look bare for about two weeks, but will rebound looking thicker, healthier, and filled with flowers. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 The new docuseries, ‘Monsters of God’, explores the underworld of reptile trafficking—one filled with exotic creatures, smugglers, drugs, weapons, special agents, and zoo connections. — Forbestv, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 With the fall season just around the corner, the latest drop is filled with pieces designed to make your home feel warm, layered and inviting. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Tortelloni alla Napoletana features five spools of pasta filled with a rich short rib puree, with fresh sage butter. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 England’s top soccer league is already filled with American owners. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for filled

Adjective

Nevertheless, everything just merges into one, even at times of high drama, such as when Derby are chasing promotion in front of packed houses.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
The Marietta City Council approved a new data center Wednesday night in a 5 to 2 vote, as a packed crowd of residents urged city leaders to implement safeguards and improve transparency surrounding the project.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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Eager to escape the swirling rumors before Monday’s MLB trade deadline, the 26-year-old outfielder plugged his phone into its charger and went to the gym.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
On Thursday, workers excavated a 3-foot-by-4-foot area to find the source of the water, plugged the leak and resumed preparing the street to reopen.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of plugged

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The implication of Zolghadr’s statement was that these conditions must be fulfilled before or in tandem with concessions on the strait, which would be at odds with the formula set out in the memorandum of understanding.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Daurawa said all the couples had undergone screening and counseling before the ceremony and that all religious and legal requirements had been fulfilled.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilled

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Thousands have fled on jammed roads as officials said even more communities could be threatened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
The big panels themselves were jammed — too jammed, with hundreds reportedly unable to get inside Hall H amid unconfirmed rumors of counterfeit wristbands.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026

Definition of jammed

Adjective

In the June 2 primary to fill the full term starting next year, the state senator received about 38% of the vote compared to Hernandez’s 17%.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
For now, though, Denver appears focused on preserving Bo Nix’s favorite target for a full-strength playoff run.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026

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