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

Carry enough water for the entire hike, and know where refill opportunities exist along the route, if any exist at all. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 The National Park Service’s guidance on what to bring reminds hikers to carry enough water for the full outing and to know in advance whether refill points exist along the route. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Verb

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 With the government fundamentally needing to refill the reserve rather than drain it further, the SPR has transformed from a political tool for price suppression into a major backstop against sharp declines in crude oil prices. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for refill

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Noun

In December 2024, the Pentagon estimated that China’s rocket force had boosted its missile supply by 50% in the preceding four years.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Its exports of such equipment have soared, partly due to a glut in supply back home.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of supply

Verb

Some motorists replenished their tanks at hardware stores, where gas was often ladled from a barrel.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers can push the United States toward a drawdown by limiting the amount of funding the Pentagon receives to replenish munitions and refurbish bases, and by attaching conditions to those funds.

— Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of replenish

Noun

One video, first shared with The Miami Hurricane by a person who wants to remain anonymous, appears to show a man being pushed into a pool while his pants are on fire.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
One solution that came from readers of this column was to put up a flag whenever the pool was open and take it down whenever guests weren’t welcome.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pool

Verb

The latest James relocation comes in light of the Lakers’ decision to reload their roster around Luka Doncic.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026
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

Definition of reload

Noun

In a transformative move last quarter, the company announced in June a definitive agreement to acquire streaming platform Roku for $22 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Fox has a deal to buy streaming platform Roku for $22 billion in cash and stock, which is expected to transform the company.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of stock

Verb

For best results, refresh natural mulches once a year in spring or fall to keep mulch lines good and thick.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Pet parents may also want to refresh sleep spaces, travel gear and everyday essentials before schedules become more hectic.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 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

Definition of repack

Verb

Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox were limited to one run in the bottom of the 11th despite loading the bases with one out.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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