REFILL Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of refill

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

The prescription refill is a retail one-of-a-kind Walmart becoming the retail pickup point for LillyDirect matters because the patient who collects a prescription walks through the store to reach it. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 Waterdrop sells sugar-free cubes that dissolve in tap water, a business built on refill frequency rather than shelf presence. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Verb

If the valve shut off properly, the tank will empty and won’t refill. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026 After rinsing the pipe, workers will refill it with clean water, refill the hole and repave the street. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for refill

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Noun

Ships can take on new supplies and allow its sailors to rest and relax during those port calls.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of supply

Verb

This water could later be drawn out of the subsurface basin or released through the barrier to follow its natural course and replenish downstream rivers and aquifers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
The city made efforts last year to replenish long-term funds and plans to continue doing so this year, Laesch said.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of replenish

Noun

One officer is now under investigation after the encounter at a neighborhood pool that led to arrests, allegations of excessive force, and calls for his firing.

— Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The restorative bathhouse offers many treatments, a fitness center and there is a seasonal outdoor pool and lawn club.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

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Oil prices bounced around before finishing higher Tuesday while global stocks were mixed as markets awaited a key inflation report expected to influence upcoming monetary policy decisions.

— Betty Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
But while Williams helped his stock, Hollins had a pass go through his hands on a second-and-8 slant and caught only two of his four targets for 24 yards.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stock

Verb

The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Best Women’s Clothing Deals There is no better time to refresh your closet than right now while Macy’s incredible summer sale is happening.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 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

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