replenish

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 The serum will work to reduce redness, replenish your skin’s moisture, and add incredible radiance to your skin. Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 Although Congress replenished the DRF in September, just before Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, this critical funding and the other assistance programs shouldn't depend on last-minute budget deals. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 The president’s disaster request also includes $33 million for a Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for the Army Corps of Engineers to replenish funds used during wreckage removal in the Baltimore Harbor and channels in the aftermath of the bridge collapse. Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024 Downstream, beaches at the river's mouth are eroding, as sand, meant to replenish coastal areas, remains trapped in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, another struggling reservoir further along the river. Tom Howarth follow, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for replenish 
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  • The nursery lost power, which meant Sussman couldn’t refill his water tanks.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Moscow and Kyiv have both grappled with how to refill their exhausted ranks while avoiding deeply unpopular moves such as mobilization or further lowering conscription ages.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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  • Rather than loading the basic controls into the touchscreen, the S3 has kept its physical controls for the heated seats and climate functions.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Kremlin officials have previously confirmed that Russian strategic missile forces loaded Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) into silos, including in December 2023 and late 2022.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Once renowned for their timeless elegance, these spaces are being thoughtfully designed and refreshed to offer guests a rich, immersive experience that honors their past while introducing a contemporary sensibility.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Don’t miss out on unbeatable savings to refresh his style for the season.
    Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • For winter travel, consider packing a base layer instead of sweaters, sweatshirts, and fleeces.
    David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
  • There’s a delicately-balance to that portrayal, including themes packed with complexities that require a skilled hand.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024

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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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