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
ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Combined with waning federal funding, state and local governments will be looking for new and creative ways to refill their coffers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
For the rest of the week, each morning brought a fresh refill of snow.
—Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Like its predecessor, Silksong allows players to refill some of their health after gathering enough silk by hitting enemies.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Combined with waning federal funding, state and local governments will be looking for new and creative ways to refill their coffers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The large tank capacity cuts down on frequent refills, too.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
For the rest of the week, each morning brought a fresh refill of snow.
—Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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In 2024, 92% of the world’s supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and 82% of wind turbines came from one country—China.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Stellantis' supply leader, Marvin Washington, said the company is attempting to fix relationships with suppliers that had previously been strained by an abrupt volume cut in 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The result is a torus of gas, dust and other debris stretching around Jupiter, constantly replenished by Io’s incessant eruptions.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Scientific American,
13 Oct. 2025
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Megawatt charging can replenish around 250 miles of driving range in five minutes.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Co-founded in 2004 by Vanessa Branson (sister to Richard Branson) and business partner Howell James, El Fenn, with its over-the-top rooms, sparkling pools, and signature red-and-white umbrellas, might be one of the most Instagrammed hotels in the world.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Amber Smith and her husband, Granger Smith, lived every parent’s worst nightmare in 2019 when their 3-year-old son, River, drowned in the family’s backyard pool.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After losing Van Lith, Sedona Prince and Madison Conner, the Horned Frogs reloaded in the transfer portal with a class led by All-American Olivia Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Oct. 2025
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Please click here to reload the page.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bankruptcies, drunk driving charges, delinquent child support, foreclosures, nickel-and-dime car wrecks, suspicious slip-and-falls, dubious claims of disabilities — the stock-in- trade of a run-of-the-mill street lawyer whose law school dreams of riches had faded so dim they were almost gone.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight skeleton chassis, adjustable stock, and modular rails make long sessions more comfortable for expert marksmen.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The fourth installment of the brands’ collaboration infuses playful details into elevated design, offering new styles in addition to refreshed versions of the Classic Platform and Trailbreak sneakers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The entire process takes just a few minutes and leaves participants refreshed, relaxed, and clean.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Depending on availability, guests may even be able to remain in the same cabin—removing the need to repack and completely changing the experience of disembarkation day.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Sep. 2024
Verb
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To get started, simply load your disc, select an output format, adjust any settings as needed, and then press Start.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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Suitcases were being loaded as well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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