(tr) to complete (a form, application, etc)
to make or become completely full
First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase fill up
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Brands like BP and Exxon offer discounts such as 10 cents off a gallon on your first fill-up and up to 5 cents off each gallon after that.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
“In summary, a total of 440 miles were driven since the last fill-up on January 4, 2022,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024
But Barrosa said stations with nicer indoor space, including Wi-Fi and comfortable seating, are intended for a stay that’s longer than a typical gas station fill-up.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024
Most of the gasoline was added recently, but the tank never runs completely dry and so a few molecules from the very first fill-up remain.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 1, 2023
Amateur theatrical companies from the city will be glad to come in return for an appreciative audience and a dance afterward, with a good fill-up on solid farm cooking.
From Dennison Grant: a Novel of To-day by Stead, Robert J. C.
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