as in to refill
somewhat formal
to fill or build up (something) again
An efficient staff of workers replenished the trays of appetizers almost as quickly as guests emptied them. He replenished his supply of wood in preparation for the winter. Drink this—you need to replenish your fluids after your hike. plants that replenish soil nutrients
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Recent Examples of replenish
And if this energy is used or leaks away, cells can replenish it by expending more of their chemical energy.
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Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Without production partnerships, operational capabilities, and free cash flow to replenish it, long-term value depends not on owning yesterday’s hits but on maintaining the talent infrastructure for tomorrow’s major productions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Moving Hoerner could help the Cubs replenish a farm system that’s seen some drain over the last year-plus.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
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Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Without production partnerships, operational capabilities, and free cash flow to replenish it, long-term value depends not on owning yesterday’s hits but on maintaining the talent infrastructure for tomorrow’s major productions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Moving Hoerner could help the Cubs replenish a farm system that’s seen some drain over the last year-plus.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Drain out the dirty water, then refill with clean, lukewarm water and give the scarf a few more swishes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Look for stackable storage containers and refill them after every grocery trip.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wash them or load them into the dishwasher, and run it if necessary.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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It was caused by a man who allegedly cut out 800 feet of fiber optic cable from an agency facility in Hayward, and loaded several spools of the wiring into his truck, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s home shop is hosting under-the-radar deals on duvet inserts to refresh your bedroom without spending too much.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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The bottle is small, easy to pack, and a little goes a long way—proof that sometimes even the smallest things have a big impact.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, the crew prepared by packing cargo, reviewing return-to-Earth procedures and transferring hardware aboard the ISS, the agency said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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