restock
verb
re·stock
(ˌ)rē-ˈstäk 
restocked; restocking
: to provide (something) with a stock or supply again
restocked the pantry/shelves
Texas Department of Fish and Wildlife says the reservoir will be restocked with fish as soon as the drought ends and water levels return to normal.—
John Sepulvado
: to provide, obtain, or keep a stock or supply of (something) again
John Sepulvadorestock inventory
restocking trout
The retailer is now restocking about half those items because customers missed them.—Marina Strauss
Marina StraussExamples of restock in a Sentence
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In fact, the NCAA tournament this year has underscored the value of continuity within a program, and that simply restocking with a new wave of transfers each offseason is not necessarily the best way to build a championship roster.
—Dave Skretta, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2026
That number is expected to grow and will eventually account for the cost of restocking the Pentagon’s missiles and interceptors, not to mention potential extended deployments of American service members in the region.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Players design their store, work the counter, restock shelves and even rewind movies — these were the VHS days after all.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
If the toilet paper and tissue supply is getting low, restock that as well.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
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Dave Skretta, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2026
That number is expected to grow and will eventually account for the cost of restocking the Pentagon’s missiles and interceptors, not to mention potential extended deployments of American service members in the region.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Players design their store, work the counter, restock shelves and even rewind movies — these were the VHS days after all.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
If the toilet paper and tissue supply is getting low, restock that as well.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for restock
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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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