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or fulfils
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as in satisfies
to do what is required by the terms of
the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract
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as in accomplishes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you have fulfilled your duties most admirably
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Recent Examples of fulfills
The association fulfills its human rights mandate through protest campaigns in opposition to censorship and by fighting for the release of journalists who have been imprisoned for their work.
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Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s why celebrity fulfills him.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Reynoso Ruiz explained that the toy fulfills the role of a mother by serving as his primary source of security.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Sustainable Ramona President Joyce Strand said the Earth Day event fulfills the mission of Sustainable Ramona, which is to provide education about sustainability.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Have fun with your friends, but don’t forget to pour into what grounds and fulfills you, too.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Now that All Saints’ owns its entire block, the church is creating a master plan to reevaluate how its campus fulfills its current mission.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s why celebrity fulfills him.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Reynoso Ruiz explained that the toy fulfills the role of a mother by serving as his primary source of security.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Sustainable Ramona President Joyce Strand said the Earth Day event fulfills the mission of Sustainable Ramona, which is to provide education about sustainability.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Have fun with your friends, but don’t forget to pour into what grounds and fulfills you, too.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Now that All Saints’ owns its entire block, the church is creating a master plan to reevaluate how its campus fulfills its current mission.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfills
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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Central Florida’s Lawrence satisfies Niners’ desire for speed and explosiveness to complement Nick Bosa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nitecore accomplishes this compaction by removing the RCR123 battery compartment that sits in the core of the AP05C, powering the AP01 externally via a USB-C input.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moving Sewell to the left side accomplishes something similar — at least in Campbell’s opinion.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After three verse-chorus repetitions, the quartet stop the song cold and set off in a new direction, churning out pure noise even as drummer Steve Shelley keeps everyone anchored.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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In comparable territory, The Outsiders keeps things earnest, and even Stranger Things, for all its loopiness, plays its baby-monster antihero story tragic and straight.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s a direct correlation between a president’s approval rating and the way his party performs at the midpoint of his term.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Though amateur, the choir often performs at festivals and events in Serbia and abroad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keller completes sweep of Boswell, on to area Avery Lawton blasted a grand slam in the first inning and drove in 5 runs to lead Keller to a 9-3 win over Fort Worth Boswell in Game 2 of their Class 6A Division 2 bi-district series on Thursday night at Saginaw High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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After the inspector general completes his report, Pirro said her office will review it and could restart its criminal probe if warranted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The Carnival achieves 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Effortless durability meets elevated style in these pieces that take constant upkeep out of the equation.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rooms California-cool meets Big Bear coziness here, with light, airy rooms warmed up by charming blue plaid chairs, thick wooden furniture, and floral wallpapers in various coastal shades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each day, Skylar wakes up with a vision and executes it entirely on her own, from the outfit to the accessories.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are eight major candidates vying to become the next state Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan office that oversees the Department of Education and executes the state Board of Education’s policies.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fulfills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfills. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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