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
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
When someone cannot access a portal, understand a benefit or complete a refill request, digital care becomes a barrier instead of a shortcut.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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
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Noun
Comparing pharmacy prices, using mail-order pharmacies with automatic-refill discounts and tapping employer wellness reimbursements can also trim what comes out of pocket.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
When someone cannot access a portal, understand a benefit or complete a refill request, digital care becomes a barrier instead of a shortcut.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
The family ultimately replaced the chlorinator, sand filter and liner, while also hiring water companies to refill the pool.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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New York — One of the biggest mysteries of the global economy is why the oil market has remained so calm during one of the greatest supply shocks in history.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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With the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, global oil supplies continue to tighten, and any further deterioration in the situation could send prices sharply higher.—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Verb
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It was tasked with rapidly expanding munitions production and magazine depth to replenish stockpiles and revive the US munitions industrial base.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Zelenskyy calls for defense supplies Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had fired 73 missiles and more than 600 drones in the overnight attack and again urged Washington to send additional Patriot missile interceptors to replenish Kyiv's dwindling supplies.—
Valentyn Ogirenko,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Over at the spa, there's a 14-meter pool, and a host of treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Each day, highlights include visits to remote jungles, snorkeling, swimming in natural crystal-clear pools, visiting historical sites like the ruins of Uaxactún, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 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
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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That such a comment could add billions of dollars to a company’s value in an instant suggests to critics that AI stocks are running too hot.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Now redone for Knicks fans, the shoe features a vibrant blue canvas upper accompanied by Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern refreshed in bold orange — bringing together the distinctive color combination that defines the New York team.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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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
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The Paragon finds home on a Ford F-350, but rather than load in a bunch of extras from the gate, Supertramp keeps the base price down by making those extras optional.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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