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 Strauss
Examples of restock in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But his tarps, firewood and filing cabinets atop the mountain remain, and supplies are restocked periodically by volunteers.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The retailer just restocked the internet-famous bouclé swivel chair that’s part of its exclusive Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The Hurricanes are restocking after losing Bensley Joseph, Jakai Robinson, AJ Casey, Michael Nwoko and Christian Watson to the transfer portal.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Park officials will restock the lake with fish after it is refilled.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
While plans to mint more coins have not been shared, those interested can sign up for email restock notifications on the U.S. Mint website.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
In 2019, the brand’s now star product, the forty-ounce Quencher, was selling so poorly that the company had stopped restocking or marketing it.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2024
The navy, yellow, red, and green small canvas totes that Trader Joe’s loyalists have become obsessed with have been restocked.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024
Fortunately, they're now restocked—along with many other styles of the brand’s trending mini boots, slippers, and slides that are up to 40% off.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The retailer just restocked the internet-famous bouclé swivel chair that’s part of its exclusive Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The Hurricanes are restocking after losing Bensley Joseph, Jakai Robinson, AJ Casey, Michael Nwoko and Christian Watson to the transfer portal.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Park officials will restock the lake with fish after it is refilled.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
While plans to mint more coins have not been shared, those interested can sign up for email restock notifications on the U.S. Mint website.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
In 2019, the brand’s now star product, the forty-ounce Quencher, was selling so poorly that the company had stopped restocking or marketing it.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2024
The navy, yellow, red, and green small canvas totes that Trader Joe’s loyalists have become obsessed with have been restocked.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024
Fortunately, they're now restocked—along with many other styles of the brand’s trending mini boots, slippers, and slides that are up to 40% off.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1680, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near restock
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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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