fill
verb (used with object)
to make full; put as much as can be held into.
has filled
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present perfectof fill (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lynskey has filled the dwelling with art pieces from New Zealand, which she said help her to keep her favorite memories of her home country alive.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The bird’s unexpected visit has drawn so many curious birdwatchers that the overflow parking lot has filled up at times, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
She has filled out a government form demanding compensation from Russia -- a bureaucratic formality.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
He has filled stadiums, headlined global events and become a household name far beyond the sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Time Daddy comes out, the hall has filled and emptied again.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
