as in supply
a second or later filling of something
The restaurant advertised free refills of soda. prescription refills
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Recent Examples of refill
Petra Sorge, Bloomberg, 27 May 2026
Solar charging is supported up to 1,000W, with Bluetti estimating around two hours for a full refill under ideal conditions.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 May 2026
If the light remains on after completing step 3, empty the carafe, refill it with a 50/50 mixture, and run the coffee maker again.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Germany’s gas grid operators are calling for sweeping changes to the way storage refills are encouraged, warning that stubbornly low inventory levels are heightening the risk of supply shortages ahead of winter.
—Petra Sorge, Bloomberg, 27 May 2026
Solar charging is supported up to 1,000W, with Bluetti estimating around two hours for a full refill under ideal conditions.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
Anker’s jack-of-all-trades travel adapter packs enough ports to refill your devices during some downtime.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 May 2026
If the light remains on after completing step 3, empty the carafe, refill it with a 50/50 mixture, and run the coffee maker again.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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Russia has targeted Ukraine‘s power supplies and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks on oil facilities inside Russia this year, sometimes resulting in casualties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Bottled water was never in short supply during my stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The delivery comes as the Pentagon works to modernize infantry weapons while replenishing stockpiles after years of heavy Javelin use in Ukraine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Research shows that frequent deposits into online gambling accounts are an indicator of problem gambling, Ball said, and those who repeatedly reload accounts are more likely to be high-risk gamblers who experience bigger losses.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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The Irish and coach Niele Ivey always were going to need to reload this offseason with so many grad students and seniors on a team that made a surprising run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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With these gestures, Kokopeli pointed to technological manipulation, appropriation, and seriality as stock techniques drawn from the repertoire of contemporary art in the interest of efficient production.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The owner, Tom Furrier, was retiring after 45 years, closing up shop, and selling off the last of his stock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Its recent revival is rooted in the architectural heritage of the buildings, so the aim was to renew and refresh rather than to radically reinvent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Each year, crews rework the white limestone layer and haul in 88,000 pounds of broken brick, but only during completely dry weather, to refresh each of the courts.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Start with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, then load it up with herbs, garlic, olives, and spices.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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De Avila nearly wiggled out of a huge jam in the first inning, producing two strikeouts after the Knights loaded the bases with no outs.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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