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

Read More The compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026 In 2025, as part of a $1 billion restructuring effort, the chain announced a massive renovation plan that brought back cozy seating, more plugs and free refills to encourage customers to stick around. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

Some stores and detergent brands offer refill programs that let customers refill an existing container rather than buying a new bottle. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 When asked about the current situation at the Village Creek property, Mary Gugliuzza, spokesperson for Fort Worth Water, said the wetland area dried up naturally, but unlike in previous years, there was no plan to refill the drying beds. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refill

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Noun

The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The incident halted home deliveries and disrupted some supplies to its extensive network of stores across the country.

— JOHN LEICESTER, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of supply

Verb

Tesla says the thrusters are powered by compressed air, meaning the car can replenish its thrust capacity on-the-go.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Oct. 2026
While a permanent solution for shoring up the benefits program has not been passed into law, lawmakers on the Hill have called for new measures to replenish the trust funds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of replenish

Noun

At the bottom is the emerald-green pool, providing guests with welcome respite from the heat.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Back on property, the outdoor pool sits peacefully at the edge of the vineyard next to two large oaks (one of which has a storybook-like swing hanging from it, which the youngest guests adored).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pool

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

If that reverses—if the revisions get smaller—expect tech stocks to sell off.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Apple shares rose but tech stocks and overall markets mostly ended in the red after a worse-than-expected September inflation reading sparked fears of higher interest rates that hit debt-heavy companies particularly hard.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of stock

Verb

Google’s November 13, 2025 holiday shopping update began rolling out agentic checkout and emphasized the scale of its Shopping Graph, with more than 50 billion product listings and 2 billion refreshed every hour.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
What could be next Secondhand clothing and inexpensive accessories offer plenty of ways to refresh a wardrobe without starting over.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 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

Later in the inning, Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia walked in the tying run (credited to starter Tyler Glasnow for having initially loaded the bases).

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Storyteller experiments with some next-generation convertible furniture designs to make the new van even more versatile and better equipped for loading up gear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

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