fill
verb (used with object)
to make full; put as much as can be held into.
fills
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present tense formof fill (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"I have been shown I can be loved despite this. It fills my heart with reassurance and joy".
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The law fills this gap by authorizing prosecutors to seek criminal complaints.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
On Tuesday, Charles attempted a balancing act, calling out a “shameful chapter of history…that fills my heart with horror” but stopping short of a formal apology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
"As I have said before, that shameful chapter of history is one that fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow," said the king.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
The smell of bus fumes fills the clear air.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
