replenish

Definition of replenishnext
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 Sunflower and jojoba seed oils do much of the makeup-melting work while replenishing skin with emollient moisture, and a supporting cast of ceramides, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, cica, and fig helps hydrate, soothe, and support the moisture barrier. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 This is especially key on sweaty days to replenish the key minerals that escape in perspiration. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2026 The Aquaphor Hydrating Daily Body Lotion is a lightweight yet deeply nourishing face and body lotion formulated with skin-replenishing ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026 Edgewater lost plenty of firepower to graduation after last season, but talented transfers, more than 16 of them, helped replenish the roster. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replenish
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  • Missile inventories cannot refill instantly because the underlying network was never built for sudden, sustained high-volume demand.
    Dennis Mitzner, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The need to refill inventories and build up stronger strategic reserves of oil may also boost demand.
    Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The crude that Tehran is able to load on tankers probably doesn't make it past the blockade, Smith added.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the third inning, the Royals left the bases loaded as Jac Caglianone and Salvador Perez struck out in a clutch situation.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • Ever since Bob Dylan cut Nashville Skyline in 1969, rockers have been going to Music City to refresh their sounds, kick it with the world’s best session pros, and drink deep the rejuvenating well of local realness.
    Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on.
    David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • More than 100 galleries alone are packed onto historic Canyon Road, a pedestrian-friendly half-mile stretch of road that is about a 10-minute walk east of the plaza.
    Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • His primary business is in almonds — farming, shelling and packing several thousands acres.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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