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noun

Definition of refillnext
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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Recent Examples of refill
Noun
Meanwhile, many chronic-disease prescriptions often rarely change from refill to refill. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Eligible pet prescriptions can also take advantage of pharmacy services such as automatic refills and prescription synchronization, while select medications may be available for home delivery. — ABC News, 21 July 2026
Verb
Scoop droppings under the roosts, refresh nesting box bedding, top off floor bedding, scrub and refill the waterer, wipe down the feeder. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 In June 2024, an elderly couple died from severe burns when a third person attempted to refill a Flikr Fire that appeared to be extinguished. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for refill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
  1. supply
  2. replenish
  3. pool
  4. reload
  5. stock
  6. refresh
  7. repack
  8. load
Noun
  • In a region where the demand for housing outpaces its supply, a pack of coyotes have made a vacant construction site their home.
    — N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of supply
Verb
  • Ammunition and sustainability Another important difference is how quickly each system can be replenished.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Artificial tears instantly replenish moisture and soothe irritation.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026
Definition of replenish
Noun
  • The interiors have been completely renovated to allow more sunlight into the living spaces, and outside, there’s a landscaped garden, heated pool, and shower.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • The return of pretty nice summer weather will be here Friday in the Philadelphia region, with high temps near 90 (good for pools, beaches and water parks).
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of pool
Verb
  • Instead of reloading rockets individually, crews replace the entire launcher pod with an onboard crane, significantly reducing reload times and simplifying logistics.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Large merchant ships could come close to shore, unload their cargo and reload quickly.
    — R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Definition of reload
Noun
  • Sony Group stock was trading little changed in Tokyo, compared to the previous day, after the earnings results were released.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Memory stocks also surged as Samsung warned the memory crunch could last into 2028.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of stock
Verb
  • The effort is well worth it, as time spent in economical travel can refresh you and your family.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • The glossy oil-gel formula cushions lips with squalane, passion fruit seed oil, and sodium hyaluronate for juicy hydration, while a hint of peppermint and menthol delivers a subtle cooling sensation that makes lips feel instantly refreshed.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 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
Definition of repack
Verb
  • Both teams loaded the bases in the seventh but failed to score.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Antonio Lorenzo Covington, 32, was unable to explain the extra charges, despite being at the scene when the vehicle was loaded and towed, court documents report.
    — Mark Price July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of load

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