as in to refill
somewhat formal
to fill or build up (something) again
An efficient staff of workers replenished the trays of appetizers almost as quickly as guests emptied them. He replenished his supply of wood in preparation for the winter. Drink this—you need to replenish your fluids after your hike. plants that replenish soil nutrients
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Recent Examples of replenish
The Dolphins would benefit from adding an inside linebacker late in the draft to help replenish that unit.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Inventory Management Real-time monitoring of stock levels enables businesses to quickly identify when supplies are running low and promptly replenish them.
—Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The defense industry will have to replenish the military’s colossal loss of equipment, and Putin has embarked on an expensive military modernization plan.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Rest days throughout the week can also prevent injuries, replenish glycogen stores, and allow muscles to rebuild.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Inventory Management Real-time monitoring of stock levels enables businesses to quickly identify when supplies are running low and promptly replenish them.
—Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The defense industry will have to replenish the military’s colossal loss of equipment, and Putin has embarked on an expensive military modernization plan.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Rest days throughout the week can also prevent injuries, replenish glycogen stores, and allow muscles to rebuild.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
Verb
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Here, soldiers refilled their canteens with rainwater during the Battle of Saigon.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That was followed by a single from Freddie Freeman, who hit a ground ball that Olson failed to snare at first base, and a walk to Teoscar Hernández, loading the bases with one out.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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She's seen meeting with fellow criminals and loading a gun in the teaser.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Regularly refresh your core content with current data, dates, and statistics.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The food, too, rides the wave between old and new, with beloved German ingredients refreshed through the chef’s imagination.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The grip also packs a 2,300 mAh battery inside to give the phone extra juice.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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At a court appearance on Saturday, Hamilton County sheriff's deputies packed the courtroom in support of the fallen deputy, according to ABC Cincinnati affiliate WCPO.—
Victoria Arancio,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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