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
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Denver Water officials will decide when to refill the reservoir based on drought conditions.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Customers will be required to ask for refills at the counter.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Verb
Shoppers would bring their brand-agnostic reusable glass jars to refill with all the essentials.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Denver Water officials will decide when to refill the reservoir based on drought conditions.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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An amendment to the state’s Live Local Act expected to take effect July 1 would allow developers to build workforce housing on government land in a bid to tackle the state’s supply of affordable housing crisis.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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In India, early steps to redirect fuel supplies toward cooking gas for roughly 330 million households cut into supplies for fertilizer plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Even if ongoing negotiations lead to a de-escalation, the logistical backlog will take quarters to unwind, keeping energy prices structurally supported, to say nothing of the need to replenish strategic petroleum reserves; an important insurance policy as the world has now been painfully reminded.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Tina Chakarian, who has overseen Armenia’s presence at the Biennale for years, said her team has tried to get ahead of that by locking in the essentials early and setting up a system that can be replenished as needed.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The format for the Division 1 playoffs was changed this year to a 16-team field that begins with pool play.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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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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The infusion on defense means the Chiefs are seeking both to fortify their defensive line and reload a defensive backfield that essentially for financial reasons surrendered three starters, most notably All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Even the unassuming mound of rice proves to be plumped with seafood stock, every grain turned to gold.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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GameStop’s $65 billion, half-cash/half-stock bid would heavily dilute shareholders, add risky leverage, and require an unrealistically high valuation multiple, making value destruction more likely than creating an Amazon rival.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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This story was updated to refresh headlines and add new information.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Most people refresh LinkedIn all day seeking validation, not growth.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 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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The defendants then allegedly drove the truck to a pre-arranged drop-off area, loaded the merchandise into getaway vehicles and then drove away.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Cubs loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning, and Busch coaxed a two-out walk to end the game.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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