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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Machine learning algorithms trained on historical transaction data can help identify outliers in dosage frequency, refill cadence, or quantity distribution.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Once the bird bath is dry, refill it with fresh water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Noun
After soaking, drain out the vinegar solution and refill the vessel with cool water to rinse the towels.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Machine learning algorithms trained on historical transaction data can help identify outliers in dosage frequency, refill cadence, or quantity distribution.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Verb
Rather than waiting for an elevator or running down the hall to refill your water bottle, a vacation rental offers all the conveniences of home with none of the cleanup that comes after a big weekend of fun.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Once the bird bath is dry, refill it with fresh water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months, unable to safely travel through the waterway, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and gasoline supplies typically traveled before the war began.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The sanctions hit individuals and organizations involved in the manufacturing and supply of drones and other military equipment to Russian forces.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The water retained will slowly evaporate throughout use, and the vest just needs to soak in ice water to be replenished.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Oil supplies may take time to recover, and countries that tapped strategic reserves during the crisis will need to replenish them, creating additional demand, Kates says.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The bloom in the pool at the Lincoln Memorial began to appear by June 11.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Research shows that frequent deposits into online gambling accounts are an indicator of problem gambling, Ball said, and those who repeatedly reload accounts are more likely to be high-risk gamblers who experience bigger losses.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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The Irish and coach Niele Ivey always were going to need to reload this offseason with so many grad students and seniors on a team that made a surprising run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The stock has had a difficult year but is too cheap at less than 9 times forward earnings.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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In contrast, the railway boom and the internet stock bubble bequeathed to the economy some vital infrastructure, such as tracks, rolling stock, and fibre-optic cables.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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How to vote Support your favorite restaurant by casting a vote, and feel free to refresh this webpage and make another choice or continue voting for the same spot.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The tree of critique must be refreshed with new blood.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Still, 20 minutes before the shooting started, Payton walked back to his car parked at 10th and J to pick up his Glock 19 handgun, loaded with an 18-round clip.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The duo then wheels the mower down the walkway and loads it onto their trailer before taking off.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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