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
During sleep, your body repairs tissues, replenishes energy stores, and regulates hormones that affect your physical and mental performance.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
The robot automatically rolls over to its dock to recharge, replenish its liquid cleaner, wash its own mopping pad, and empty the debris when full.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
In recent weeks, the U.S. has replenished Iron Dome missiles.
—Bradford Betz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
First of all, the operational opportunity to have an open corridor because of the suppression of Iranian air defenses in October mattered, and the Russians did not replenish Iranian stockpiles and systems afterward.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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Jakob Roze, Health, 19 June 2025
The robot automatically rolls over to its dock to recharge, replenish its liquid cleaner, wash its own mopping pad, and empty the debris when full.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
In recent weeks, the U.S. has replenished Iron Dome missiles.
—Bradford Betz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
First of all, the operational opportunity to have an open corridor because of the suppression of Iranian air defenses in October mattered, and the Russians did not replenish Iranian stockpiles and systems afterward.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Ideally, when taking a road trip, one stays at a hotel with EV charging which refills the car overnight while the driver sleeps.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Leftover sludge falls to the bottom of the ponds, which are then cleaned out and refilled to renew the process.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Over the course of a year, the U.S. company imports thousands of pounds of these bearings, paying a tariff each time a batch of them is loaded off a container ship.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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That's why this bill is loaded up with priorities of GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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Even one or two minutes of the right music can refresh your brain and break the mental fatigue.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These Spanx deals won’t last long, so now’s the time to refresh your summer wardrobe with flattering, lightweight staples.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Your hands/fingers are enough, no need to really pack it down with a measuring cup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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