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
Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s 33 million patients who will forgo trips to the doctor, health screening for cancer and infectious disease, vaccinations, medication refills for chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and asthma.
—Eric Snoey, Mercury News, 21 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
Animal feed can be purchased for $6 per souvenir cup, with $4 refills.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s 33 million patients who will forgo trips to the doctor, health screening for cancer and infectious disease, vaccinations, medication refills for chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and asthma.
—Eric Snoey, Mercury News, 21 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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His backstory for the spaceship included a sacred pool at its center.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most states have boosted aid to food banks, and some are setting up systems to reload benefit cards with state taxpayer dollars.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tasked with replacing the top five scorers, McKilliop and his staff scoured the power conferences and the traditional one-bid leagues to reload, looking for pieces to increase the balance of the roster in 2025-26.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 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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But if the government doesn't reopen soon, these cards will not be loaded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Three Jays pushed runs across with the bases loaded in the sixth.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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