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
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Similarly, introverts deserve a proper energy refill—which may be an entire weekend spent alone, reading, watching TV, or listening to podcasts while doing puzzles.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Then refill the tank with water to test it.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Bermuda Blue Citrus was available in unique cleaning, laundry, and air-freshening items, including a fragrance booster, laundry detergent sheets, fabric softener dryer sheets, an essential oil refill, and a solid air freshener gel.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Similarly, introverts deserve a proper energy refill—which may be an entire weekend spent alone, reading, watching TV, or listening to podcasts while doing puzzles.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Drain the water, refill the sink or bucket with fresh, soapy water, and repeat the process until the filter is clean.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Then refill the tank with water to test it.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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After the collapse of domestic box office in October, Aron needs to convince investors AMC can leverage a steadier supply of Hollywood tentpole releases to get film lovers back in the habit of going to the multiplex in pre-pandemic numbers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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By analyzing behavioral data, Reformation can align inventory to local preferences while maintaining its small-batch production model with limited runs that can be replenished quickly to minimize overproduction and waste.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Almost all of that is groundwater, and most of it needs to be replenished in some way to keep from draining limited aquifers.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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State system changes could result in delays as long as a few weeks to several months because states must reload their eligibility systems, according to government updates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Every state is handling things differently, and some have decided to tap into their own emergency funds to reload EBT cards.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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And while the barbecue contest gradually began to eclipse the stock show in popularity and even gained national attention, the parade continued to be a highlight.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Screens displayed the election results, periodically refreshed as onlookers awaited the most recent vote tally.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, Mike’s work empowers patients to preserve their individuality while feeling refreshed, confident, and wholly themselves.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Accidentally deploying one is considered a serious mistake, as each slide can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repack and replace, and often renders the aircraft temporarily inoperable.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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While inter-island flights are available, consider the time spent checking in and out of hotels, getting back and forth to the airport, the possibility of flight delays, and the need to pack and repack.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Sanford jarred the ball loose as Zollers was loading up to pass, and the ball caromed to A&M’s Dalton Brooks virtually in stride behind Zollers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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The seller will load the grating for transport, but won't secure the load.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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