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
Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
For those needing high-volume hydration without a water source nearby to constantly refill, this massive Stanley bottle is ideal.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In the cooler months of fall and spring, clean and refill twice a week.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Recently, refill stations were installed on every guest floor, encouraging visitors to refill their water bottles throughout their stay.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
For those needing high-volume hydration without a water source nearby to constantly refill, this massive Stanley bottle is ideal.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Most college campuses, including Emory and Pennsylvania State University, also have water refill stations in every building to encourage students to bring their own bottles.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In the cooler months of fall and spring, clean and refill twice a week.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Insects crawled through clinical areas, and staff food was stored alongside medical supplies.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also in the package, which was negotiated behind closed doors during the final days of the 9-month legislative session, were deals to replenish the state wildfire fund and create a regional electric grid for western states to trade excess energy.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to the brand, this weightless leave-in treatment delivers up to 72 hours of replenishing moisture thanks to pomegranate seed oil and sunflower seed oil, which nourish and smooth the strands without weighing them down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Paro, Dawa at Hilltop by Heeton is the country’s largest hotel, with 87 rooms featuring private balconies and views of the surrounding peaks; its indoor pool is a nice amenity after a flight into Paro International Airport, the country’s sole international gateway.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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There was a succession of pool parties that summer, the temperature routinely hitting a hundred and more, and our friends took it for granted that something would be going on at our place, no matter the day of the week.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But with several of those veterans headed toward free agency, the team might have to reload with a new star over the winter.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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There are some rare guns out there that when reloaded, automatically eject their bullet chambers to home in on enemies and explode.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company reported a 359% jump in order backlog during its first quarter 2026 earnings call, sending its stock soaring 36% for the day.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Centene‘s stock has experienced a significant decline—more than 42% in the past six months—primarily due to the withdrawal of its 2025 financial guidance following some troubling developments in its core health insurance business.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some coffeehouses have already been refreshed in places like New York City and Southern California, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With fall’s crisp nights rolling in, now is the time to refresh your bedding.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 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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Families can load children into front boxes, while those less comfortable with long distances can rely on electric assistance.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ben Rice’s ground-rule double and a walk to Aaron Judge loaded the bases in the first, and Cody Bellinger’s sacrifice fly gave New York an instant 1-0 lead.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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