REFILL Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of refill

as in supply

a second or later filling of something The restaurant advertised free refills of soda. prescription refills

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verb

as in to replenish

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Noun

The property also uses non-toxic, sustainable cleaning products, offers recycling programs and composting, maintains a refill station to reduce single-use plastics, and sells eco-friendly products in the retail area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 This one comes with a second refill jar, too—all for under $30. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

If the vase runs out of water, cut 1-2 inches off the sunflower stems and refill the vase with water. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 If the valve shut off properly, the tank will empty and won’t refill. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for refill

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Noun

But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
When the state failed to secure bids, municipalities had to seek emergency supplies or contact salt mines directly.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of supply

Verb

If reusable rockets mature into an operational capability and are paired with the ability to manufacture satellites at scale, China could gain a greater ability to expand or replenish its orbital infrastructure during a crisis.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of replenish

Noun

From the lifeguard by the pool who’s been here for 30 years and taught most of the members’ children to swim, to the bright young team at the kids’ club.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Just across the street from the bus stop … lurks a deep drainage pool at the bottom of a sheer 12-foot drop from the street.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Recent months have seen an expansion of Russian missile attacks all across Ukraine, as officials in Kyiv warn that Ukrainian stocks of anti-missile interceptor munitions are dangerously low and, in some cases, exhausted.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
But in recent weeks, Moscow has repeatedly exploited Kyiv’s near-zero stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles, which are needed to defend against faster-moving ballistic missiles.

— Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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Ever since Bob Dylan cut Nashville Skyline in 1969, rockers have been going to Music City to refresh their sounds, kick it with the world’s best session pros, and drink deep the rejuvenating well of local realness.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on.

— David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Of the 21 players invited, 14 will repack their bags and participate in the U-19 Men’s Continental Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia.

— Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Whatnot — a site for sports cards that often hosts box breaks or repack breaks — is being accused of violating the RICO act.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026

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