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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Trader Joe's could be getting micro as the grocery store plans to restock the popular canvas micro tote bag this spring.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
To restock the group, the Angels dealt Ward, who hit 36 home runs last season, to the Orioles for Rodriguez and signed Manoah; both had surgery in 2024 and haven’t pitched in the majors since.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
This time the speculation centered on being sent out in a possible bid by the Heat to restock their draft stockpile.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
To restock the group, the Angels dealt Ward, who hit 36 home runs last season, to the Orioles for Rodriguez and signed Manoah; both had surgery in 2024 and haven’t pitched in the majors since.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
This time the speculation centered on being sent out in a possible bid by the Heat to restock their draft stockpile.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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