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noun

plural of refill
as in supplies
a second or later filling of something The restaurant advertised free refills of soda. prescription refills

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verb

present tense third-person singular of refill
as in reloads

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Recent Examples of refills
Noun
Once the process is complete, the tank refills with clean water from the plumbing system, typically from a municipal water supply or private well, and the porcelain throne is ready for its next user. — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026 Adult children often coordinate refills, arrange transportation, monitor deliveries, and contact the pharmacy when a question arises. — L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 The set includes one warmer and six refills, with seasonal fragrances such as Apple Cinnamon Medley and Fresh Pine & Juniper. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026 The bottle can be refilled with any fragrance in the collection in stores — the refills will, of course, be housed in Lalique vases. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Instead of customers filling their own containers, Hall plans to install a tap wall and have employees handle the refills. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 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 No gas capsules, needles or refills -- hands-free sealing with a completion beep. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refills
  1. supplies
  2. replenishes
  3. refreshes
  4. loads
  5. packs
Noun
  • Residents are struggling to secure drinking water and food supplies as the Houthis restrict movement into the city.
    — AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The supplies still arrive, but no driver is exposed to the attack.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of supplies
Verb
  • The printer automatically fills the tank and replenishes it as material is consumed during printing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Under this strategy, a person borrows a set amount from his or her 401(k) account and slowly replenishes the account over time through payments deducted automatically from pay stubs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of replenishes
Verb
  • Cellular refreshes every five to seven years, while signaling may run one standard for 20.
    — Stephen Farrugia, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This exclusive space includes a private lounge, dedicated concierge, open bar, and a buffet that refreshes five times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • The live feed loads much faster in the Birdbuddy app thanks to a new instant wake-up feature.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These improvements are intended to help military forces transport larger loads more efficiently and support operational demands across a range of environments.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • The Windy City packs nearly three million people (roughly the same as the entire population of Arkansas) into a land area less than half the size of Lawrence County.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The SxS Concept packs a 300-plus-horsepower hybrid turbo setup for high-speed off-roading, while the modular BKE Concept explores compact personal mobility.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of packs

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