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
As the acting Navy secretary noted in the congressional hearing, the US needs to replenish arms stockpiles drawn down by the Iran war.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Anyone dealing with dryness, loss of elasticity, or skin that needs a little extra comfort and support will appreciate how nourishing and replenishing this cleanser feels.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026
And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Anyone dealing with dryness, loss of elasticity, or skin that needs a little extra comfort and support will appreciate how nourishing and replenishing this cleanser feels.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026
And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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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
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Once the bird bath is dry, refill it with fresh water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The Paragon finds home on a Ford F-350, but rather than load in a bunch of extras from the gate, Supertramp keeps the base price down by making those extras optional.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Now redone for Knicks fans, the shoe features a vibrant blue canvas upper accompanied by Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern refreshed in bold orange — bringing together the distinctive color combination that defines the New York team.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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If you’re headed to a region with a malaria risk, don’t hesitate to pack 100% DEET bug spray.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Once considered competitive territory, the district was transformed into safe Republican ground after Democratic mapmakers packed it with conservative voters siphoned from neighboring GOP seats.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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