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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Rooms have complimentary bamboo bicycles parked outside, and the minibar is restocked daily with non-alcoholic drinks, fresh local oranges, and juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The defense lost some major contributors to the NFL Draft, but the staff did well to restock the cupboard out of the portal, and there’s plenty of young rising talent ready to step in.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026
By executing a teardown the Red Sox could also restock their farm system and ideally add a new wave of position player prospects who could help the big league lineup next year and beyond.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Recently restocked, the purse resembles The Row’s iconic 90’s Bag with its barrel shape and thin shoulder strap — but costs 90 percent less.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The defense lost some major contributors to the NFL Draft, but the staff did well to restock the cupboard out of the portal, and there’s plenty of young rising talent ready to step in.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026
By executing a teardown the Red Sox could also restock their farm system and ideally add a new wave of position player prospects who could help the big league lineup next year and beyond.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Recently restocked, the purse resembles The Row’s iconic 90’s Bag with its barrel shape and thin shoulder strap — but costs 90 percent less.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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