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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And this program doesn’t account for the costs of restocking, downtime, and the delay until the farm becomes profitable again.
—Céline Gounder, STAT, 17 May 2024
Daryl Pass, senior manager of recovery support at Kenneth Young Center, said the machine has already needed to be restocked twice since it was first put in on April 21.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
The University of Miami women’s and men’s basketball teams continued to restock their cupboards for the 2024-25 season with the announcement of two more signings.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Hikers can restock their pack with the Achiou Cooling Neck Gaiter, Water Buffalo 2-liter Hydration Backpack, and TheFitLife Nordic Walking Trekking Poles.
—David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
Both are coveted items highly sought by collectors — and some of them may not be possible to restock after they are gone, Downey said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
It was fitted with a Stith 4X Bear Cub scope on Tilden mount and had been restocked by Al Biesen in fine French walnut.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
Save Up to 50% at Lane Bryant’s Spring Sale
Lane Bryant’s Spring Sale is lush with deals in every category: Shop tees for $15, restock on underwear with eight for $35, and get 30 percent off dresses and bras during the sale.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The gift shop shelves are restocked the next morning until the figurines are gone again.
—Steve Reed, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
Céline Gounder, STAT, 17 May 2024
Daryl Pass, senior manager of recovery support at Kenneth Young Center, said the machine has already needed to be restocked twice since it was first put in on April 21.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
The University of Miami women’s and men’s basketball teams continued to restock their cupboards for the 2024-25 season with the announcement of two more signings.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Hikers can restock their pack with the Achiou Cooling Neck Gaiter, Water Buffalo 2-liter Hydration Backpack, and TheFitLife Nordic Walking Trekking Poles.
—David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
Both are coveted items highly sought by collectors — and some of them may not be possible to restock after they are gone, Downey said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
It was fitted with a Stith 4X Bear Cub scope on Tilden mount and had been restocked by Al Biesen in fine French walnut.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
Save Up to 50% at Lane Bryant’s Spring Sale
Lane Bryant’s Spring Sale is lush with deals in every category: Shop tees for $15, restock on underwear with eight for $35, and get 30 percent off dresses and bras during the sale.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The gift shop shelves are restocked the next morning until the figurines are gone again.
—Steve Reed, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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