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

No gas capsules, needles or refills -- hands-free sealing with a completion beep. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 The upfront cost tends to run higher than a traditional stick, but each refill uses less packaging than a brand-new container. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

The potential workaround Oil industry analysts believe a possible plan to refill the SPR with Venezuelan oil could be done in the form of similar exchanges. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Naperville plans to participate in that to try to obtain an additional 5,000 tons of salt so the city has enough salt to refill its domes by the end of the winter season, Randolph said. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refill

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Noun

By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
Over in the oil markets, concerns over supply disruptions slightly eased, after member states of the International Energy Agency agreed to help address rising fuel prices by prioritizing the release of diesel stocks.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of supply

Verb

Ukraine needs to replenish exhausted front-line forces Ukraine needs to be able to commit forces quickly without taking them from elsewhere on the front.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
The well of theatrical releases has now replenished, and there are now more writers and directors around that are pushing the medium forward.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of replenish

Noun

At the pool and beachside, reusable glass bottles are provided upon request in buckets of ice, free of charge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Take, for instance, the free-form rooftop pool which is shaded by native trees and blossoming plants and is the perfect spot to cool off from Thailand’s no-joke humidity.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Refillable deodorant uses a reusable outer case that shoppers keep and reload with a replacement cartridge, rather than tossing the entire container every time the product runs out.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Ohio State lost a lot of talent from the defense that gave Arch Manning fits last year, but the Buckeyes always reload.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of reload

Noun

As a result, an investor who held the stock for 25 years now receives annual dividend income that represents a substantial return on their original investment.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
A little over a month ago, a Goldman insider also sold more than $600,000 worth of company stock.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of stock

Verb

Exfoliating cleansers are designed to help remove dead skin cells and everyday buildup, leaving skin feeling refreshed.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
In addition to these liquid upgrades, Jefferson’s also refreshed its packaging, something that other brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company have done over the past year or so.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 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

Drones can be seen near the scene of the strike as responders load the injured onto stretchers and into emergency vehicles.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Florida’s defense, which allowed 211 yards on the ground to Missouri’s backup running back last week, will need to find a new spine (and a better way to load the box).

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

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